imel sierra cabrera

IMEL SIERRA CABRERA
RESUME
www.imelsierracabrera.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with a unique blend between architectural and sculpture design fields background. Outstanding designer with
a strong conceptual base and a keen understanding of visual language, capable of overseeing the design process
through out all of its stages.
EDUCATION
Masters of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, School of Architecture, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1994
Honor student, graduated with 3.87 average awarded full scholarship throughout the program. Thesis (awarded 1994
Thesis of the Year): "Temas y variaciones arquitectónicas: su derivación en la forma del teatro de opera".
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Joint Urban Design Study with Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of Puerto Rico School of Architecture
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 1993
Bachelor Degree in Environmental Design, University of Puerto Rico School of Architecture Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico,
1991
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Exchange Student at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain, 1998
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2010 TRAIL Recycled Art Competition. Devon UK
Outside Sculpture competition made from recycled
materials
2009 ISC PRODUCTS development of new decorative
design line
2004- 2006 Sculpture proposals "Blob" and “Aëdes”,
won a mayor public art competition sponsored by the
Proyecto de Arte Público and the Departmento de
Transportación y Obras Públicas de Puerto Rico in
2000.Produced project from its initial design to final
construction during 2003-04.Managed all aspects of
permits, budget, and client coordination and
construction supervision during the erection and
installation of the piece.
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"Blob"- Fibber glass and Stainless Steel Bus
shelter. Part of the Public Arts Program for
the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Located at
Isla Verde Ave.Carolina Juncos and Salinas,
Puerto Rico aprox. 10' h., 16' l, 5' w.
“Aëdes”- Stainless Steel and Cot-Ten steel
sculptures. Part of the Public Arts Program
for the commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Located at highway PR 22, Arecibo, Puerto
Rico aprox. 36' h., 30' l, 9' w.
2004 Commissioned by the Municipality of Salinas to
design and built a group of sculptures for the restoration
of the Municipality’s Plaza.
2001-2004 Sculpture proposals "Aëdes", won a mayor
public art competition sponsored by the Proyecto de
Arte Público and the Departmento de Transportación y
Obras Públicas de Puerto Rico in 2000.
1998-1999 Two sculpture proposals, "Paloma" and
"Platanal", won a mayor public art competition
sponsored by the Municipality of San Juan in
1998.Produced both projects from its initial design to
final construction during 1999.Managed all aspects of
permits, budget, and client coordination and
construction supervision during the erection and
installation of the pieces.
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"Paloma"- Concrete and Painted Steel
Sculpture for the Municipality of San Juan.
Part of the Public Arts Program. Located at
the intersection of Magdalena and Ashford
Streets aprox. 35' h., 68' l, 12.5' w.
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"Platanal"- Fiberglass and Aluminum
Sculpture for the Municipality of San Juan.
Part of the Public Arts Program. Located at
Plaza Del Mercado in Rio Piedras. 132' l., 21'
w.
1998- 1996
Urban Designer / Architect in Training
GMAEC Tren Urbano
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
Tren Urbano is a 17.2km heavy rail commuter train
project for the San Juan Metropolitan area. It includes
16 stations and a storage and maintenance facilities.
Calle Harding J1 Urb Parkville, Guaynabo PR 00969
ph & fax 787.720.5204
e-mail sierra.imel@gmail.com
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ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
2000- 2010
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico New School of
Architecture
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
Professor- Architecture
Courses for the beginning and thesis levels
1997- 1996
University of Puerto Rico School of Architecture
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Professor- History of Architecture
Courses taught were:
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Ancient Architecture
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Medieval Architecture
1994
Arquitectónica, Miami, Florida
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Built scale model for the Miami-Dade Opera
House Competition
SCULPTURE EXHIBITIONS
PROJECTS
SOLO
2012
2009
2004
2003
2002
2000
BLACKBIRDS * INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY PR
LANDSCAPES
TOPOGRAFIAS
AIRHEADS *MUSEO DE SAN JUAN
MASCOTAS
MURCIELIPOSAS
COLLECTIVES
2000-2008
2008
2009
COMISSIONS
2008
2009 -2010
Petrus Gallery Various Collectives
MAPR
Omix Factum
Muestra Nacional 09
Arsenal de Puerto Rico
Cisne
Hojas
Serrano’s Family
Palmas del Mar
Humacao PR
Torres’s Family
Paseo Mayor
San Juan PR
2001 Sapphire Bombay’s “Martini Cup” Competition
2000 Pasteles Christmas Gifts
ART FAIRS
2006 SJU-MIA ONE WAY TICKET Miami Florida
La carta que no escribo
2007 ART MOW FAIR Miami Florida
Bend Over
2008 ART MOW FAIR New York
Cum into the light
2009 SCOOPE FAIR Miami
Happiness
*(Part of the Interamerican University. Puerto Rico
Modern Art Collection)
PUBLICATIONS
Masters in Landscape and Public Sculpture
Editorial Team: Ifeng Space China
Calle Harding J1 Urb Parkville, Guaynabo PR 00969
ph & fax 787.720.5204
e-mail sierra.imel@gmail.com
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
2010
ISC 22nd International Sculpture Conference "Sculpture
2010", London, England
1997
Sculpture Seminar, Escuela de Bellas Artes, San Juan
Puerto Rico
2000
ISC 18th International Sculpture Conference "Sculpture
2000", Houston, Texas
1994
Seminar at the Institute of Advance Architectural
Studies Seminar in Venice
Arch. Steffano di Martino, Architectural Association
Arch. Simmon Ungers, Cornell University
1998
ISC 17th International Sculpture Conference "Sculpture
as Public Experience", Chicago, Illinois
1991
Sculpture Seminar with Sculptor Pablo Rubio, Escuela
de Bellas Artes, University of Puerto Rico
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
AIT, Colegio de Arquitectos de Puerto Rico, #17283
International Sculpture Center, Member since 1998
Calle Harding J1 Urb Parkville, Guaynabo PR 00969
ph & fax 787.720.5204
e-mail sierra.imel@gmail.com
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