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SUMMARY:Featured Art Exhibit by Artist Elsa Zarduz 
LOCATION:West Regional Library\nWest Regional Library
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DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Pixels for the Soul\,” a contemplativ
 e digital art exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Elsa Zarduz..\nhttps:
 //broward.libnet.info/event/17020363
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>An exhibit featuring the work of Elsa Zard
 uz.</p>\n<p><strong>On display at West Regional Library from August 1\, 20
 26 - August 13\, 2026. </strong></p>\n<p style="text-align: left\;">Art ex
 hibit &ldquo\;<em>Pixels for the Soul</em>&rdquo\; explores how digital to
 ols can hold the same<br />tenderness\, emotion\, and presence as traditio
 nal media. Although this exhibition focuses on digital work\, it is part o
 f a broader exploration of<br />techniques rooted in my primary practice o
 f oil painting and my love for mixed media. Digital painting becomes anoth
 er extension of that language\,<br />another way to layer texture\, light\
 , and feeling.<br />&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><strong>Artist Statement:</strong></p>
 \n<p style="text-align: left\;">I approach technology as I would a pencil 
 or brush. Working in Procreate\, I sketch\, build form\, and develop depth
  through slow\, intentional gestures.<br />The medium changes\, but the di
 scipline and intimacy of drawing remain the same. Digital work does not re
 place my traditional methods\; it expands<br />them. A meaningful piece in
  this exhibition\, Portrait of My Dad\, reflects this connection between t
 echnique and emotion. Created with the same<br />sensitivity I bring to my
  oil portraits\, it received an Honorable Mention in Spain and stands here
  as a tribute to memory\, love\, and the people who<br />shape us. The wor
 ks in this series explore digital comfort&mdash\;the warmth found in simpl
 e\, everyday moments: a bowl of soup\, a street in Chinatown\, a<br />reme
 mbered place\, an animal moving in quiet rhythm. These scenes invite still
 ness without emptiness\, solitude without loneliness.<br />In a fast-paced
  world\, Pixels for the Soul pauses to honor the small visuals that nouris
 h us. Through digital painting\, I reflect on how ordinary<br />experience
 s can hold extraordinary joy\, reminding us that comfort and humanity can 
 exist even within pixels.</p>\n<p><strong>Artist Elsa Zarduz&nbsp\;</stron
 g></p>\n<p><img src="https://static.libnet.info/frontend-images/editor/bro
 ward/WR_Elsa_Zarduz_headshot.jpeg" width="253" height="269" alt="headshot 
 of artist Elsa Zarduz" /></p>\n<p><strong>Elsa Zarduz Bio</strong></p>\n<p
  style="text-align: left\;">Elsa Zarduz is a multidisciplinary visual arti
 st and educator whose creative practice spans more than two<br />decades o
 f continuous exploration\, teaching\, and artistic production.<br />With e
 xtensive experience in museology\, cinematography\, photography\, and tele
 vision production\, she brings a rich and diverse<br />perspective to her 
 work. Her art has been exhibited in renowned galleries and cultural spaces
  across Mexico City\, New York City\,<br />Miami\, and Spain\, reflecting 
 her international presence and artistic versatility.<br />Guided by a deep
  passion for life and the transformative power of visual expression\, Elsa
  is committed to helping others unlock their<br />creative potential. As a
  Visual Arts Instructor at Sagemont Preparatory School\, she empowers stud
 ents to develop strong artistic foundations\,<br />refine their technical 
 skills and discover their own expressive voices. Elsa holds a master&rsquo
 \;s degree in art and design from ESD\, Barcelona<br />University\, and a 
 bachelor&rsquo\;s degree in Graphic Communication from FAD\, UNAM in Mexic
 o City. She further expanded her artistic training<br />in sculpture and p
 ainting at the Art Students League of New York and Parsons School of Desig
 n.</p>\n<p>To explore her work and creative projects\, visit:&nbsp\;<stron
 g><a href="http://www.elsazarduz.com">www.elsazarduz.com</a></strong></p>\
 n<p><strong><img src="https://static.libnet.info/frontend-images/editor/br
 oward/Portrait_of_my_Dad.png" width="262" height="345" alt="A painted port
 rait shows a person wearing a straw hat and a patterned shirt against a te
 xtured teal background." title="Portrait of my Dad" /></strong></p>\n<p><s
 trong>Portrait of my Dad</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Digital Painting</strong
 ></p>\n<p><strong><img src="https://static.libnet.info/frontend-images/edi
 tor/broward/Gaviota_in_Spain.jpeg" width="263" height="351" alt="A small r
 ed and blue boat sits on a sandy shore with a coastal village and rocky sh
 oreline in the background." title="Gaviota in Spain" />&nbsp\;</strong></p
 >\n<p><strong>Gaviota in Spain</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Digital Painting&n
 bsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbs
 p\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p><strong> <img src="ht
 tps://static.libnet.info/frontend-images/editor/broward/Ramen_Soup.jpeg" w
 idth="349" height="349" alt=" illustration of a bowl of ramen with broth\,
  sliced pork\, a soft‑boiled egg\, green onions\, corn\, seaweed\, 
 and chopsticks resting on the bowl\, with a spoon on a paper sleeve beside
  it." title="Ramen Soup" /></strong></p>\n<p><strong>Ramen Soup</strong></
 p>\n<p>(From Series Soups for the Soul)<br />Digital Painting</p>\n<p styl
 e="text-align: center\;"><strong>A Service of the Broward County Board of 
 County Commissioners</strong></p>\nhttps://broward.libnet.info/event/17020
 363
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