Isaiah Rivera ’21

Isaiah Rivera ’21 is a printmaker, currently represented by Metropolitan Art Atelier.

Rivera’s work was on view in the Metropolitan Art Atelier booth at the 2024 Art on Paper Fair in September 2024 at New York City’s Pier 36.


Isaiah Rivera (born New York, New York, 1994) is an American printmaking artist. His prints share futuristic subject matter, and vary in printmaking medium. The most recent mediums he works in are screen print, and woodcut, but has also created etchings and lithographs. His work depicts figures in action against dark or black backgrounds. His work also often depicts clouds and figures utilizing futuristic technology and light as a source of energy. He currently lives in New York City, and works in the private sector in art collections management, as well as a freelance printer in the NYC area.


Bio and Artist Statement from Metropolitan Art Atelier Isaiah Rivers '21, It is something divine to want to acquire knowledge, but man must keep to his limits (Icarus Falling), 2024, Screenpri... Isaiah Rivers ’21, Icarus Falling, 2024, Screenprint, 33.25 x 21.25 inches (paper), 30 x 18 inches (image), limited edition of 18. Printshop: Prints of Darkness, LIC



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When The Performing Arts Center was closed due to the pandemic, students graciously filled the lobby with artwork where the show posters would have been. Rivera’s Genesis, screenprint version, was on view.

Isaiah Rivera '21, Genesis screenprint version, Screenprint, 42 x 148 inches (bleed print), Heavyweight Coventry rag paper, Edition of 2,...

Exhibitions / Performances

2024

Distant View of the Blue, Metropolitan Art Atelier, Art on Paper New York, New York (Group Exhibition)

About Printmaking, Washington Art Association, Washington, CT (Curated by Anthony Kirk)

2023

Mapping Reality, Culturally Arts Collective (Virtual group exhibition)


Artists on Fire, Worcester Center for Crafts, Worcester, MA (Group exhibition)

Cyborgs in the Dark, Rio II Gallery, NYC (Solo exhibition)