ABOUT THE ARTIST

Angel Torres was appointed featured artist in the Ritmos Art Gallery Academy by Worcester District Representative Hilda Rodriguez in April of 2012 and continuously on 2013. He is responsible for many fundamental groups and youth leaders in his community. His passion for art has impacted many and this website is an extension of that inspiration. Some of his most skilled mediums are pencil, ink, pastels, acrylic, and oil. Now he offers this website with exclusive access to his works of art. Mr. Torres has included his photographic works because in his artistic journey he is also interested in the light of photographic media. His talent keeps growing and there is an invitation at hand for the reader and it is to engage in this movement and take part in this artistic tour. Acquire a piece of art by going to the Contact section and making a request.

This leadership provides good resources to Worcester’s youth artists. In other roles, prior to being appointed as performing artist or even graduated High School, Mr. Torres was awarded by the Massachusetts Legislature Secretary because of his completion of the Advancement Placement Via Individual Determination Program and Junior Achievement Academy Program. These programs were in Partnership with the Burncoat Senior High School and Assumption College. He also participated in the JA Success Skills Program of the Greater Worcester Area and Completed the Careers in Accounting and Management Professions Program by UMass Amherst University in 2007 before graduating HS in 2008. He has led groups for community activities for the past 12 years including missionary work in Guatemala and Mexico.

Angel Torres Ortiz

Interview by Adele Kotzé

Interview for Artist Close Up Magazine | May 29, 2023 | Written By Adelé Kotzé

Angel Torres Ortiz

Angel Torres is a conceptual artist born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, who now resides in Massachusetts. At the age of 14, Angel moved to the United States and began to learn English. Over the years, he has also learned Portuguese and is currently studying French, which demonstrates his commitment to professional development and cross-cultural communication. Angel's artistic practice includes a diverse range of mediums and styles, including illustrations, realistic portraits, landscapes, still life’s, abstract works, color pencils, pastels, and charcoal drawings. He draws inspiration from his Christian beliefs, as well as his Spanish, African, Latino, and Puerto Rican cultural influences. Angel is currently completing his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, and will continue his studies in Europe, in 2024, where he will pursue a master’s degree in organizational leadership.

His artistic style is characterized by vibrant colors, bold forms, and intricate details, often incorporating natural imagery and cultural symbols. Angel's work has been recognized and exhibited in numerous galleries and events, including being appointed as a featured artist in the Ritmos Art Gallery Academy by Worcester District Representative Hilda Rodriguez in April of 2012 and continuously in 2013 at the Ritmos Academy of Art in multiple Art Expositions. His work has also appeared in local news outlets. In addition to his artistic practice, Angel is an active member of his community, having been responsible for many fundamental groups and youth leaders in his area. Prior to graduating from high school, Angel was recognized for his completion of the Advancement Placement Via Individual Determination Program and Junior Achievement Academy Program by the Massachusetts Legislature Secretary, in partnership with Burncoat Senior High School and Assumption College. He also completed the JA Success Skills Program of the Greater Worcester Area and the Careers in Accounting and Management Professions Program by UMass Amherst University in 2007. Angel has also led groups for community activities for the past 16 years, including missionary work in Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Mexico, using his art to support these activities. Through his work and community involvement, Angel seeks to explore the ways in which cultural influences and heritage shape our identities. Currently, Angel was pleased to be offered the opportunity to participate in the Department's Summer Internship Program, serving in-person at the US Department of Education in Washington, DC. I will be working with the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics in the Office of the Secretary starting June 2023. Angel has been recommended by numerous Professional, Educational and Community Leaders because of his integrity and work of excellence not only in the world of Art but also in his professional career.