Artist Bio
Edo Vrsalovic, a Bolivian-Puertorican photographic-based artist, seamlessly navigates between analog photography in a darkroom setting and the realms of design, with a penchant for exploring materiality. His notable expertise lies in installation photography utilizing reflective surfaces, a signature style. Edo draws inspiration from the representation and perception of individual identities, seeking to engage viewers by placing images on reflective surfaces, fostering an internal and reflective dialogue about self-perception.
In a society inclined to categorize, Edo's work serves as a celebration of diverse identities through a nuanced lens, challenging the conventional perspectives. His goal is to construct a bridge between humanity's polarizing beliefs, uniting understanding of oneself and others by rejecting preconceived notions.
Edo's career is marked by academic achievements, including a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with a specialization in Photography and a minor in Industrial Design from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. His eclectic artistic style, showcased in galleries and international platforms like BienalSur, reflects a commitment to transcending cultural boundaries. Edo extends his influence beyond art, sharing expertise through workshops and conferences, and contributed to education as a middle school and high school art Teacher in Bolivia. Edo Vrsalovic emerges as a dedicated artist and visual storyteller, illuminating the complexities of identity and fostering cross-cultural connections through his artistic practice.
About
Cochabamba, Bolivia
Photographic based Artist in La Paz, Bolivia, and Florida, United States.
Education
2020 BFA in Visual Arts: Photography concentration with Industrial Design Minor, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA
2016 Associates In Arts, Broward Community College, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Awards/Nominations
2020 Honorary mention, Student Juried Exhibition, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA
2020 Outstanding Graduate of Visual Arts Student 2020 nomination, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA
Exhibitions
2026 Solo Exhibition, ¿YTADE?, KIOSKO Galería, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
2026 Group Exhibition, Emulsion, Casa Prado, La Paz, Bolivia
2026 Group Exhibition, 50 años de la Cinemateca Boliviana, NEO Galería, La Paz, Bolivia
2024 Group Exhibition, Ecos & Vestiges, NEO Galería, La Paz, Bolivia
2024 Solo Exhibition, Inner Reflections, Galería BNB ART, La Paz, Bolivia.
2024 Group Exhibition, Semana del Arte, Vistana Gastro Bar, Cochabamba, Bolivia
2023 Group Exhibition, Arquitectura y Ecología del Festejo, Epicentro del Festejo, BienalSur, Museo Nacional de Arte, La Paz, Bolivia
2023 Solo Exhibition, Inner Reflections, Galería PURO, La Paz, Bolivia
2023 Solo Exhibition, The Poshball UK Embassy Residency, La Paz, Bolivia
2022 Group Exhibition, La Memoria Exhibición, Casa Prado, La Paz, Bolivia
2022 Solo Exhibition, U.S.A. Embassy Pride Month Exhibit, Cinemateca Boliviana, La Paz, Bolivia
2022 Group Exhibition, Exhibición Mira, Salón Guarayos Expo, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
2021 Group Exhibition, Feria Navideña Barranco, Galería Barranco, La Paz, Bolivia
2020 Group Exhibition, Art Walk Downtown, Reve Coffee Roasters, Lafayette, LA
2020 Group Exhibition, FLUID Visual Arts Exhibition, MATTEA Studio, Lafayette, LA
2020 Group Exhibition, Fresh Pickin’s, Acadiana Center of the Arts, Lafayette, LA
2020 Group Exhibition, BFA Thesis Exhibition, Hilliard Art Museum, Lafayette, LA
2019 Two-Person Exhibition, Dark Room/ Polly, Objeto Bazar Popular, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
2019 Group Exhibition, Student Juried Exhibition, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA
2018 Group Exhibition, Student Juried Exhibition, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA
Lectures/Workshops/Presentations/Residencies
2026 Kiosko Galería residency, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
2024 METU (Middle East Technical University) Photography Club, Virtual Presentation, Ankara, Turkey
2024 Cyanotype Workshop, Huella, La Paz, Bolivia
2024 Presentación de Portafolio, Semana del Arte, Vistana Gastro Bar, Cochabamba, Bolivia
2023 Intervención Epicentro del Festejo, Bienal Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo SCZ, Museo de Arte Contemporáneo, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
2023 Inner Reflections - Conversatorio con Galo Coca, PURO Galería, La Paz, Bolivia
2023 Cyanotype Workshop, Casa Prado, La Paz, Bolivia
2021 Cyanotype Commemorative Workshop, Feria Navideña Barranco, Galería Barranco, La Paz, Bolivia
2020 Surviving Art School Panel Discussion, Healthy Artist Exhibition, Acadiana Center of the Arts, Lafayette, LA
2019 Édouard Manet’s A Boy with Cherries: Exploring Youth & Paternity, Fifth Annual Art History Symposium, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Publications/Press
2026 ¿YTADE?, Trendsetter, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
2024 Ecos & Vestigios, Trendsetter, La Paz, Bolivia
2024 Interview, Revista DxT, La Paz, Bolivia
2024 Inner Reflections, Revista Fizuras, Cochabamba, Bolivia
2023 BienalSur Museo Nacional de Arte, RC Noticias de Bolivia, La Paz, Bolivia
2023 Inner Reflections, Trendsetter, La Paz, Bolivia