BIO
Manuel Fernando Rios
The work of Manuel Fernando Rios explores the complexities of understanding identity. Primarily a painter, Rios also incorporates collage, image transfer and screen-printing into his work. The imagery often includes figurative subjects juxtaposed next to colorful geometric shapes which careen in and out throughout the picture plane creating a sense of discombobulation and confusion. The interaction between the figures is the result of Manuel’s exploration of ethnicity and self-identifying subcultures.

Rios is a West Sacramento, CA based artist, curator, Yolo Arts board member and Professor of Fine Art at Woodland Community College in Woodland, CA. Rios earned his BA and MA in Studio Art from California State University, Sacramento and earned his MFA from UC Davis. Manuel is a Headlands Center for the Arts fellow, has exhibited his work nationally and internationally, is included in various art collections and has been features in numerous publications.