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Harold Artist Bio 2024: Harold Caudio, a Haitian-American mixed-media artist and designer, delves into the realms of portraiture, installations, and fashion, exploring the dynamic fusion of pop art, cultural adaptability, and the enduring echoes of injustice. Hailing from South Florida, this versatile artist rose to national acclaim through his remarkable creation “JUSTUS,” an epoxy-coated portrait meticulously constructed entirely from Skittles candy. This masterpiece found its inspiration in the tragic 2012 killing of Trayvon Martin, an event that ignited widespread protests throughout the United States. Building on the symbolism of Skittles, Caudio birthed “The Colored Collextion,” a series of Skittles-coated portraits honoring iconic figures who have left a sweet and enduring mark on society and culture, including luminaries like Michael Jackson, Tupac, Bob Marley, Chadwick Boseman, Will Smith, Beyoncé, and Michelle Obama. Each of these labor-intensive, hand-crafted portraits takes 6-8 weeks to complete. “The Colored Collextion” serves as Caudio’s reimagination of the term “colored people,” offering a platform for social commentary that embraces Black vulnerability, unique creative expression, and the celebration of cross-cultural unity among people from diverse backgrounds.
Caudio’s art, known for its viral presence on social media, has become a staple at prestigious art exhibitions and satellite fairs, including Art Basel Miami and Art Palm Beach. His work has been featured prominently in major publications and networks such as Good Morning America, LA Times, ABC World News, Palm Beach Post, the Wearable Art Gala featuring Beyoncé, 60 Minutes, and more.
Yet, beyond his art, Caudio’s personal journey is deeply intertwined with Skittles. Growing up in a single-parent household with five siblings, he faced numerous challenges, witnessing the hard work and sacrifices of his Haitian mother. A transformative moment came when Trayvon Martin, a young black man like himself, was fatally shot while buying a pack of Skittles, leaving a profound impact on him. It was from this scar of trauma that Caudio found inspiration for his first artwork, “JUSTUS,” created as a tribute to Trayvon. Skittles became a vibrant force that illuminated the darkness within him, offering hope, love, and vibrant hues, ultimately saving him from a life on the streets. In essence, Skittles served as his sanctuary, not only rescuing his life but also infusing the lives of others with color. Through his collection, Caudio aims to keep the impact of Trayvon’s memory alive and pay homage to the individuals he could have become. These figures inspire us, leaving a sweet and lasting impression on our lives. Harold Caudio’s work stands as a testament to their influence, celebrating their remarkable journeys and the collective power of unity.
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Selected Works, University Art Gallery Sewanee University of the South
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The Space Between, Hambidge Art Lab, Atlanta, GA
2020
TRAPADEMIA III: 7 African Powers, Conduit Gallery, Dallas, TX
TRAPADEMIA II: LIT, Lyons Wier Gallery, New York, NY
Praise Songs, Fondation Montresso, Marrakech, Morocco
2019
Memory, Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn NY,
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TRAPADEMIA, Kopeiken Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Do or Die: Affect Ritual Resistance, UNC, Chapel Hill, NC
Do or Die: Affect Ritual Resistance, African American Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA
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Do or Die: Affect Ritual Resistance, Weber State University, Ogden UT
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Memory, Lyons Wier Gallery, New York, NY
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Black Magic, Backslash Gallery, Paris, France
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In-Discipline: Blackness, Montresso Foundation, Marrakesh, Morocco
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The Dirty South, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA
Blackness, Montresso Art Foundation, Marrakech, Morocco
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Reckoning: Protest. Defiance. Resilience, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington DC
The Dirty South, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA
Black Beauty, Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans, LA
Visible Man: Art and Black Masculinity, Bowling Green University, Bowling Green, OH
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Drawing the Ghost, Koplin Del Rio Gallery, Seattle, WA
South Arts Southern Prize & State Fellows, Bo Bartlett Center, Columbus, GA
Permanent and Natural, Carnegie Center for Art & History, New Albany, IN
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2019
Men of Steel, Women of Wonder, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR
Fashioning the Black Body, Projects+ Gallery, St. Louis, Ms
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Constructing Identity in America (1766-2017), Montclair Art Museum, Montclair, NJ
RESPECT: HipHop Style and Wisdom, Oakland Museum of California, Oakland, CA
Pop Stars! Popular Culture and Contemporary Art, 21c Museum, Oklahoma City, OK
2017
#BlackArtMatters, Carnegie Center for Art and Art History, New Albany, IN
Southern Accent: Seeking the South in Contemporary Art, Speed Art Museum, Lexington, KY
State of the Art, Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Nashville, TN
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In-Discipline: Blackness, Montresso Foundation, Marrakesh, Morocco
Lyrics To Go, VisArts, Rockville, MD
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Re:Focus, Swan Coach House Gallery, Atlanta, GA
Guest Curator, Congo Biennale, Kinshasa, DRC
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Welcome to Atlanta: The Life and Work of Charles Huntley Nelson, Hammonds House Museum, Atlanta, GA
2015
ELEVATE 2015 “F.I.L.A. (Forever I Love Atlanta), Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Atlanta GA
RITES, Zuckeman Museum of Art, Kennessaw, GA
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Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, DC
High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA
21c Museum Hotel
Museum of Contemporary Art, Atlanta, GA
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AK
Nasher Museum of Art, Duke University, Raleigh, NC
Société Générale, Paris
The West Collection, Philadelphia, PA
Tullman Art Collection, Chicago, IL
Clark Atlanta University Collections, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA
Paul R. Jones Collection, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Fulton County Arts Council, Atlanta, GA
National Museum of African American Music, Nashville, TN
CBH Bank, Geneva