Carlos Alves

Lives and works in Miami, FL, USA International

Artist statement

Carlos Alves has been serious about art since he was a child and it shows in his passion for making things out of clay, glass, metal, salvaged artifacts, and recycled objects. Drawing from his Cuban roots and his Miami, Florida upbringing, Carlos’ themes encompass love, hope, history, culture, politics, nature, animals and a kinship with the sea. Alves kick-started his post-college career with a free flowing tile installation located on the floor and walls of the Art Center South Florida. The project eventually led to commissions by a number of public and private clients in the US, and from London, to Hong Kong. Alves is now applying his artistry to large public and private artwork projects throughout the US and abroad. Located at The Palm Beach Court House in Delray Beach, stands a 16’ Pineapple Sculpture, The entire floor terrazzo and mosaic in Concourse “C” General Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee WI, Fire Station #21 in Los Angeles California, Video Visitation Center in Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office and Verde Gardens in Homestead. Carlos works closely with wife and partner JC Carroll for over 25 years, collaborating in all aspects of public art from concept, design to installation and together, they make magic. . JC comes from a theater and set/design background and is considered a Pioneer of South Beach’s Revitalizing Art Movement in the late 1980’s. Her ART~ACT Production Co. brought Multi-Media Productions, Theater, Video, Music and Art from...

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