muse.jpg Painting by Jose Acosta

Jose Acosta is a Cuban-American Artist.
Born in San Jose Cuba 1966 currently
Lives in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. with his Family.
Jose has made great strides in America.
His works are in many Private and Public Collections.
Jose creates booth Paintings & Sculpture.
Most recently his works were added to the collection of
The World Bank Art Program and also The University of
Pennsylvania Art Collection. Jose will be included in
“Antologia de Pintores Hispano-Americanos” 2009

Bright colors, swirling figures, and vibrant energy characterize Acosta’s paintings. “There is a strong influence of my native Cuba in the happiness and bright colors of my paintings,” he says. Acosta was born in Cuba and immigrated to the U.S. with his family when he was 3 years old. He considers himself a Cuban-American and is very proud of both his Cuban heritage and his American citizenship. "Generally my paintings depict my personal history and my surroundings. I paint from my heart, expressing a little hope and happiness in all of my creations.”

• Nationality: UNITED STATES
• Date of birth : unknown date
• Artistic domains:
• Groups: Contemporary American Artists