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 was prominently featured in the landmark exhibition, “Into The Brightness” at the Oakland Museum of California, and in 2023, the OMCA acquired one of his paintings for their permanent collection. He has participated in group exhibitions at Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA; Sage Studio, Austin, TX; Narrative, Oakland, CA; Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA; and Petaluma Arts Center, Petaluma, CA. Saul Alegria has worked at NIAD Art Center in Richmond, CA since 2007.