Photographer Ricardo Rodriguez Brings [Mis]perceptions to the Visions Gallery in Ventura

Ventura, Calif. – (January 14, 2010) – Photographer Ricardo Rodríguez presents [Mis]perceptions an exhibit of photographs in which Rodríguez uses his imagery skills to shift the viewers perception of ordinary objects so that a new reality is revealed which changes the essence or meaning of the object and, in his own way, transforms the truth. This unique display will be on exhibit at the Visions Gallery in the Marriott Ventura Beach, located at 2055 E. Harbor Blvd. in Ventura, from Feb. 11 – April 7, 2010 with an artist reception from 5 – 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 11.

“I question the ordinary, finding alternate realities in every day objects. I seek to shake perceptions of reality by use of size, scale, title, and the isolation of the object from its typical presentation,” says Rodríguez.

Ricardo Rodríguez was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He studied photography at the University of Puerto Rico, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2007. While he was completing his BA, he had the opportunity to have three solo exhibitions in galleries and museums. Upon graduating, he was accepted as one of the artists of Biaggi & Faure Fine Art where he still exhibits. His work has been recognized in his native Puerto Rico, as well as in the United States. Currently he is living in Ventura, California, where he is working on his Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree at Brooks Institute.

You can view more information about the artist and his work at www.rrprophoto.com.

About Brooks Institute
Brooks Institute celebrates 64 years of educating students in the visual and media arts. With campuses in Santa Barbara and Ventura, California, the school offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in fields including Professional Photography, Film and Graphic Design; a Bachelor of Science degree in Visual Journalism; and Master of Fine Arts degrees in Photography and Screenwriting. Brooks Institute graduates are visible nationally and internationally, working for distinguished organizations including National Geographic, Smithsonian, Los Angeles Times and other national media outlets, including Hallmark Publishing, Cousteau Society, HBO, Kodak and other industry leaders in the visual media arts fields. Brooks Institute cannot guarantee employment or salary. Brooks is part of the Career Education Corporation network of schools (NASDAQ: CECO). For more information about Brooks Institute and the school’s programs, visit www.brooks.edu, or call 805-966-3888.