Nora Pineda

Joined Artfinder: April 2019

Artworks for sale: 21

United States

About Nora Pineda

 
 
  • Biography
    Currently represented by Agora Gallery in New York City, New York, USA. 

    In her decades-spanning practice and drawing from her Mexican cultural heritage, Nora Pineda’s complex ceramics tie together modern abstraction and ancient mythology in a wholly unique way. Inspired by her Mexican heritage, Pineda’s pieces incorporate characters that symbolize the way of life of Mexicans throughout the ages. She brings them to life with deep, undulating lines and stylized faces that are extremely expressive. Everything, from the amount of lines used to the size of their bodies, carries significance in the story each piece tells. Pineda uses a variety of finishes – matte, textured, glossy – and a palette that can either be turned up or muted depending on the narrative.

    An important feature of Pineda’s pieces is that they are created in the round, with the piece truly operating as a three-dimensional object. These are not straight sculptures, but forms inspired by the traditional use of ceramics: the vessel. Pineda’s shapes come directly from altered forms and manipulation of clay, and many of these forms are even functioning vessels. This is another example of how the artist brings ancient tradition together with new aesthetic ideas.

    Pineda was born in Bakersfield, California and has been extremely active in the California art scene for many years. She has also won several prestigious awards for her work.

    Stay connected with Nora! Subscribe to her newsletter to receive the latest news, specials and events at Nora Pineda dot com!


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  • Education

    1977 - 1979

    CSU, Chico, Chico, California

    1974 - 1977

    CSU, Chico, Chico, California

    1972 - 1974

    Feather River College, Quincy, California

  • Awards

    2019

    1st Place, 3D Art Category, 8th Annual All Women Art Exhibition

    Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

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    2019

    Best in Show, 2nd Annual Women Artists Quarterly Art Competition Juried Exhibition

    Fusion Art Gallery, Palm Springs, California

    2019

    1st Place, 3D Art Category, 8th Annual All Women Art Exhibition

    Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

    2018

    Judges Choice, 2018 Open/No Theme Competition

    Contemporary Art Gallery Online

    1998

    Best of Show, Taste of Chico

    Chico, California

    1998

    Award of Merit, California State Fair

    Sacramento, California

    1995

    Best of Show, KIXE Television juried art auction

    Redding, California

    1994

    Best of Show, KIXE Television juried art auction

    Redding, California

    1993

    Honorable Mention, KIXE Television juried art auction

    Redding, California

    1989

    Rising Star Award, Tower Gallery

    On the Wing Artist Publication and Kingsley Art Club, Sacramento, California

    1988

    Best Sculpture, Sacramento Potter’s Group

    Sacramento, California

    1987

    Best of Show and Popular Vote, Aspiring Artist Debut

    Northern California Artist Association, Sacramento, California

    1987

    Best Hand Built, Sacramento Potter’s Group

    Sacramento, California

    1986

    Best Sculpture and Potter’s Choice

    Sacramento, California

    1985

    Potter’s Choice, Sacramento Potter’s Group

    Sacramento, California
  • Upcoming Events

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    Previous events

    Event: Red Dot Miami

    Dates: 4 Dec 2019 - 8 Dec 2019

    Venue: Red Dot Miami, Miami

    Pineda's work on display at Red Dot Miami! Discover Red Dot Miami—a modern and contemporary art show in the heart of Miami featuring an international slate of 75+ galleries showing over 500 leading artists. The event attracts over 38,000 visitors, a majority of whom are high-net-worth collectors. Join us for an unforgettable five days of cutting-edge art, entertainment, and special events. Join Nora at Red Dot Miami, December 4–8, 2019!

    Event: Art San Diego 2019

    Dates: 10 Oct 2019 - 13 Oct 2019

    Venue: Art San Diego 2019, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014

    Explore an amazing array of contemporary and modern art at Art San Diego, taking place at the San Diego Convention Center located along the beautiful waterfront setting of San Diego Bay. Entering its second decade this fall, Art San Diego is unique in bringing exceptional artwork from local, national, and international galleries together alongside outstanding show programming, live entertainment, and other exclusive events. Returning for 2019 is the [SOLO] Project, a special section featuring a curated selection of leading independent artists, and the Access to Art program, including IMPACT Night, an exclusive VIP preview reception that benefits our local nonprofit partners.

    Learn more: http://art-sandiego.com

    Event: Fall Equinox: A Collective Exhibition

    Dates: 17 Sep 2019 - 8 Oct 2019

    Venue: Agora Gallery, Chelsea, New York (USA)

    Nora Pineda is headed to New York City for Fall Equinox: A Collective Exhibition held at Agora Gallery. A gathering of 12 accomplished international artists will be featured at this yearly fine art extravaganza. Reception: Thursday, September 19, 2019 6-8 pm. Show dates: September 17 – October 8, 2019. Do join Nora!

    Event: FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA - WHAT UNITES US?

    Dates: 12 Sep 2019 - 5 Oct 2019

    Venue: Marin Society of Artists, 1515 3rd Street San Rafael, CA 94901

    Nora Pineda is headed to San Rafael, California for this wonderful event of featuring an amazing group of seasoned artists! From Sea to Shining Sea is a national juried show sponsored by Marin Society of Artists. Reception: Friday, September 13, 2019 5-8 pm. Show dates: September 12 – October 5, 2019. Do join Nora!

    Event: TAG Gallery Exhibit, Los Angeles, California

    Dates: 26 Jul 2019 - 24 Aug 2019

    Venue: TAG Gallery, Santa Monica, CA

    Nora Pineda was accepted to the 2019 California Open! Juror, Ruth Weisberg chose 110 artworks for this year’s exhibition from 1,400+ submissions received nationwide. The exhibition runs from August 7 through August 23 and the artists’ reception and awards ceremony is on Saturday, August 10, from 5 to 8 pm. You, along with your friends and family, are encouraged to attend. The exhibition will be held at TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036. Please do join Nora!

    Event: Art Santa Fe 2019

    Dates: 12 Jul 2019 - 21 Jul 2019

    Venue: Art Santa Fe 2019, Santa Fe Convention Center, 201 W Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

    A CULTURAL HAVEN

    Art Santa Fe, a gathering of exceptional artists and galleries from around the world, celebrates 19 successful years in summer 2019. Join us from July 18–21, 2019, for an exploration of world-class modern and contemporary art in a city that boasts a vibrant creative scene and economic support for all things artistic.

    Learn more: http://www.artsantafe.com/

    Event: stARTup Art Fair SF 2019

    Dates: 26 Apr 2019 - 29 Apr 2019

    Venue: Startup Art Fair, The Hotel del Sol // 3100 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94123

    stARTup is a unique contemporary art experience where art professionals and the art loving public gather to discover today’s most talented independent artists through hotel art fairs, curated art exhibitions, collector advising, and private art sales and rentals.

    Learn more: https://www.startupartfair.com

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Education

1977 - 1979

CSU, Chico, Chico, California

1974 - 1977

CSU, Chico, Chico, California

1972 - 1974

Feather River College, Quincy, California


Awards

2019

Finalist, 3rd Annual Colors Art Exhibition

Fusion Art Gallery, Palm Springs, California

Show more awards Hide

2019

Best in Show, 2nd Annual Women Artists Quarterly Art Competition Juried Exhibition

Fusion Art Gallery, Palm Springs, California

2019

1st Place, 3D Art Category, 8th Annual All Women Art Exhibition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

2018

Judges Choice, 2018 Open/No Theme Competition

Contemporary Art Gallery Online

1998

Best of Show, Taste of Chico

Chico, California

1998

Award of Merit, California State Fair

Sacramento, California

1995

Best of Show, KIXE Television juried art auction

Redding, California

1994

Best of Show, KIXE Television juried art auction

Redding, California

1993

Honorable Mention, KIXE Television juried art auction

Redding, California

1989

Rising Star Award, Tower Gallery

On the Wing Artist Publication and Kingsley Art Club, Sacramento, California

1988

Best Sculpture, Sacramento Potter’s Group

Sacramento, California

1987

Best of Show and Popular Vote, Aspiring Artist Debut

Northern California Artist Association, Sacramento, California

1987

Best Hand Built, Sacramento Potter’s Group

Sacramento, California

1986

Best Sculpture and Potter’s Choice

Sacramento, California

1985

Potter’s Choice, Sacramento Potter’s Group

Sacramento, California

There are no upcoming events

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: Red Dot Miami

Dates: 4 Dec 2019 - 8 Dec 2019

Venue: Red Dot Miami, Miami

Pineda's work on display at Red Dot Miami! Discover Red Dot Miami—a modern and contemporary art show in the heart of Miami featuring an international slate of 75+ galleries showing over 500 leading artists. The event attracts over 38,000 visitors, a majority of whom are high-net-worth collectors. Join us for an unforgettable five days of cutting-edge art, entertainment, and special events. Join Nora at Red Dot Miami, December 4–8, 2019!

Event: Art San Diego 2019

Dates: 10 Oct 2019 - 13 Oct 2019

Venue: Art San Diego 2019, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014

Explore an amazing array of contemporary and modern art at Art San Diego, taking place at the San Diego Convention Center located along the beautiful waterfront setting of San Diego Bay. Entering its second decade this fall, Art San Diego is unique in bringing exceptional artwork from local, national, and international galleries together alongside outstanding show programming, live entertainment, and other exclusive events. Returning for 2019 is the [SOLO] Project, a special section featuring a curated selection of leading independent artists, and the Access to Art program, including IMPACT Night, an exclusive VIP preview reception that benefits our local nonprofit partners.

Learn more: http://art-sandiego.com

Event: Fall Equinox: A Collective Exhibition

Dates: 17 Sep 2019 - 8 Oct 2019

Venue: Agora Gallery, Chelsea, New York (USA)

Nora Pineda is headed to New York City for Fall Equinox: A Collective Exhibition held at Agora Gallery. A gathering of 12 accomplished international artists will be featured at this yearly fine art extravaganza. Reception: Thursday, September 19, 2019 6-8 pm. Show dates: September 17 – October 8, 2019. Do join Nora!

Event: FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA - WHAT UNITES US?

Dates: 12 Sep 2019 - 5 Oct 2019

Venue: Marin Society of Artists, 1515 3rd Street San Rafael, CA 94901

Nora Pineda is headed to San Rafael, California for this wonderful event of featuring an amazing group of seasoned artists! From Sea to Shining Sea is a national juried show sponsored by Marin Society of Artists. Reception: Friday, September 13, 2019 5-8 pm. Show dates: September 12 – October 5, 2019. Do join Nora!

Event: TAG Gallery Exhibit, Los Angeles, California

Dates: 26 Jul 2019 - 24 Aug 2019

Venue: TAG Gallery, Santa Monica, CA

Nora Pineda was accepted to the 2019 California Open! Juror, Ruth Weisberg chose 110 artworks for this year’s exhibition from 1,400+ submissions received nationwide. The exhibition runs from August 7 through August 23 and the artists’ reception and awards ceremony is on Saturday, August 10, from 5 to 8 pm. You, along with your friends and family, are encouraged to attend. The exhibition will be held at TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036. Please do join Nora!

Event: Art Santa Fe 2019

Dates: 12 Jul 2019 - 21 Jul 2019

Venue: Art Santa Fe 2019, Santa Fe Convention Center, 201 W Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

A CULTURAL HAVEN

Art Santa Fe, a gathering of exceptional artists and galleries from around the world, celebrates 19 successful years in summer 2019. Join us from July 18–21, 2019, for an exploration of world-class modern and contemporary art in a city that boasts a vibrant creative scene and economic support for all things artistic.

Learn more: http://www.artsantafe.com/

Event: stARTup Art Fair SF 2019

Dates: 26 Apr 2019 - 29 Apr 2019

Venue: Startup Art Fair, The Hotel del Sol // 3100 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94123

stARTup is a unique contemporary art experience where art professionals and the art loving public gather to discover today’s most talented independent artists through hotel art fairs, curated art exhibitions, collector advising, and private art sales and rentals.

Learn more: https://www.startupartfair.com


 

Biography

Currently represented by Agora Gallery in New York City, New York, USA. 

In her decades-spanning practice and drawing from her Mexican cultural heritage, Nora Pineda’s complex ceramics tie together modern abstraction and ancient mythology in a wholly unique way. Inspired by her Mexican heritage, Pineda’s pieces incorporate characters that symbolize the way of life of Mexicans throughout the ages. She brings them to life with deep, undulating lines and stylized faces that are extremely expressive. Everything, from the amount of lines used to the size of their bodies, carries significance in the story each piece tells. Pineda uses a variety of finishes – matte, textured, glossy – and a palette that can either be turned up or muted depending on the narrative.

An important feature of Pineda’s pieces is that they are created in the round, with the piece truly operating as a three-dimensional object. These are not straight sculptures, but forms inspired by the traditional use of ceramics: the vessel. Pineda’s shapes come directly from altered forms and manipulation of clay, and many of these forms are even functioning vessels. This is another example of how the artist brings ancient tradition together with new aesthetic ideas.

Pineda was born in Bakersfield, California and has been extremely active in the California art scene for many years. She has also won several prestigious awards for her work.

Stay connected with Nora! Subscribe to her newsletter to receive the latest news, specials and events at Nora Pineda dot com!