Gallery Azul is the art studio of Ray Vasquez and Cora Ramírez-Vasquez.  Our mission is to provide a venue to explore and investigate the art world via thematic events, dynamic exhibits, and to provide a platform for artist to collaborate and showcase contemporary and cultural artworks.

Gallery Azul opened its doors on November 2nd, 2006 with a group show in honor of the years old Mexican celebration of life “Dia de Los Muertos” (Day of the Dead). From that day forward Ray and Cora have committed themselves to finding high quality cultural art to add to the San Pedro Art scene.

Gallery Azul has hosted several group shows as well as solo shows. We are developing a reputation as a cultural gallery due to themed shows which focus on exploring the significance of certain themes. For example, with the Dia de Los Muertos exhibition came a comprehensive explanation of this celebration. The “Ofrenda” (the altar) was explained, “pan de muerto” was explained “papel picado” (perforated paper) was explained, the “Calaveras”(skeletons) significance was explained. The same occurred for our “What is love” show; the history of St. Valentine and its pagan roots were explored. For the “Egg Exhibit” the origin of Easter and the significance of the egg and rabbit were explored.

We are excited for the rest of this year for we have some exciting upcoming shows.  “Controversy” which will open up the opportunity for artist to promote thought about issues which affect the world, just in time before the elections. For September 2008, Hispanic heritage month, we will feature Mexican artists; and we will of course end the year with our Third Annual Dia De Los Muertos.

Our goal is for the community to leave Gallery Azul with new information and a deeper appreciation of how art can help increase our understanding of significant events which affect us all.