Antonio Cortez is a multimedia artist and photographer known for developing Mathematical Formulations in the Service of Art, a series of renderings and prints that explores geometries from abstract mathematical functions and their intersection with art. Mr. Cortez is also working in conceptual installation art through projects integrating photography, media arts and para-design.
Mr. Cortez was born in Caracas, Venezuela. He holds a BS in Materials Science Engineering. During his college years, he studied photography at The Newman Foundation, a design school that followed Bauhaus principles.
In 1995, Mr. Cortez earned a Graduate Certificate in Administration and Management from Harvard University. Continuing his interest in the visual arts, he pursued studies at The School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Emerson College, and New England School of Photography. In the 90’s Antonio traveled through Europe and pursued architectural photography.
In 2001, he founded the firm Antonio Cortez Design in Cambridge, MA. The firm created advertising campaigns for several art organizations. His work reached international audiences and has been published in several national publications.
In 2007, Mr. Cortez explored digital cinematography as Assistant Director and VFX Supervisor for a short film shot in Boston. In the film he explored the integration of live action capture with CGI & classical animation techniques.
In 2008, Mr. Cortez relocated his practice to Beverly Hills and later to San Francisco. Since then he organizes exhibitions for Bay Area Artists at ArtZone 461 Gallery and provides production services to artists and curators.
From 2009-2010 Cortez provided logistic support to four installments of the acclaimed exhibition The Seduction of Duchamp. Most recently, he collaborates to the YBCA:YOU pilot program at Yerba buena Center for the Arts and meets frequently with the New Media chapter of SFUpgrade. Cortez’ 3D I Ching Chart was referenced by San Francisco Chronicle’s Art Critic Kenneth Baker in his 2012 review: “John Cage's influence explored in 'Get Lucky'.”
