'LA RUBIA EN VOGUE' - Mixed Media on Canvas

Personal Life

Israel Acosta is a long-time motorcycle enthusiast. In 2016, he was involved in a near-fatal motorcycle accident. During the recovery period, he began focusing more on finding a deeper purpose in life which is reflected in his art. Israel Acosta is widely inspired by both spirituality and life experiences when he creates his works. His life experiences (including dark moments to enlightenment) and his studies of spirituality (including Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and readings from Tao) are deeply tied to his art. His works convey a universal depth of feeling that one must sit with over time, requiring a wholly individualized experience from viewer to viewer while still connecting us all. Each demands attention by way of passion.

In 2018, he began traveling to Paris, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and later Spain to study some of his favorite artists, including Antonio Tapia, Guillo Perez, Pablo Picasso, and others.

In 2019, he was part of a group exhibition in Chelsea, New York “Danza De Monarca” alongside artwork from Guillo Pérez (considered one of the most prolific and important canvas artists of the Dominican Republic) and Guillo Perez III.