Saúl Alegría

Saul Alegria (b. 1987) is a painter and sculptor based in the Bay Area. His works reimagine animals and insects in striking, electric shades of color. In some paintings, Alegria offers tender, carefully-studied portraits of his animal subjects. In other images he transforms inhabitants of the natural world into flattened, potent symbols. His sculptures are powerful composite forms that combine familiar creatures with icons from mythic quests in video games.

Alegria’s work has been curated into many shows at NIAD Art Center, and was also prominently featured in the landmark exhibition Into The Brightness at the Oakland Museum of California. In 2023, the OMCA acquired one of Alegria's paintings for their permanent collection. Saul Alegria has worked at NIAD Art Center in Richmond, CA since 2007.