Manuel Fernando Rios
@manuelfrios.bsky.social
Proud Chicano, Artist, Professor, Curator
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If you're interested in purchasing "The Reawakening of Joaquin" at a discount during the Crocker art auction, please use the link below and place your bid! This painting was published in the book "Articulator: Art and Conversation with Sacramento Creatives".
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May 24, 2026 at 6:04 PM
If you're interested in purchasing "The Reawakening of Joaquin" at a discount during the Crocker art auction, please use the link below and place your bid! This painting was published in the book "Articulator: Art and Conversation with Sacramento Creatives".
bid.crockerart.org/online-aucti...
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Here are the other photos from my solo show. Reception and Art Talk with @jy4tes.bsky.social
March 28, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Here are the other photos from my solo show. Reception and Art Talk with @jy4tes.bsky.social
My solo show is coming down this week. Here are some photos of the artwork after it was hung, during the reception and Art Talk with fellow artist John Yoyogi Fortes @jy4tes.bsky.social #chicanoart #fineart #pencegallerydavis #paintings #mixedmedia
March 28, 2026 at 4:32 PM
My solo show is coming down this week. Here are some photos of the artwork after it was hung, during the reception and Art Talk with fellow artist John Yoyogi Fortes @jy4tes.bsky.social #chicanoart #fineart #pencegallerydavis #paintings #mixedmedia
"My Authentic Self"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
58 x 48
2026
#fineart #chicanoart #chicano #painting #contemporaryart
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
58 x 48
2026
#fineart #chicanoart #chicano #painting #contemporaryart
February 16, 2026 at 3:15 AM
"My Authentic Self"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
58 x 48
2026
#fineart #chicanoart #chicano #painting #contemporaryart
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
58 x 48
2026
#fineart #chicanoart #chicano #painting #contemporaryart
Hope to see you at my reception tomorrow at the Pence Gallery located at 212 D Street, Davis, CA from 6-9!
February 13, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Hope to see you at my reception tomorrow at the Pence Gallery located at 212 D Street, Davis, CA from 6-9!
After working on the biggest show I've ever curated last month, it's time to announce my solo exhibition at the Pence Gallery in Davis, CA!!! Reception will be held Friday, Feb 13 🙌🏽
#chicanoart #fineart #pencegallery
#chicanoart #fineart #pencegallery
January 31, 2026 at 10:59 PM
After working on the biggest show I've ever curated last month, it's time to announce my solo exhibition at the Pence Gallery in Davis, CA!!! Reception will be held Friday, Feb 13 🙌🏽
#chicanoart #fineart #pencegallery
#chicanoart #fineart #pencegallery
Last Saturday was the opening reception for RCAF Mid-Flight, an exhibition I curated showcasing artwork from the legendary Chicano Art collective known as the Royal Chicano Air Force. This show was two years in the making. It was a beautiful night! #RCAF #Chicanoart #Vergecenterforthearts
January 15, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Last Saturday was the opening reception for RCAF Mid-Flight, an exhibition I curated showcasing artwork from the legendary Chicano Art collective known as the Royal Chicano Air Force. This show was two years in the making. It was a beautiful night! #RCAF #Chicanoart #Vergecenterforthearts
Cycle Breaker
Image Transfer, Oil, Silkscreen on Wood
12 x 12 inches
2025
Painting will be featured in my upcoming solo exhibition titled "When They Reminisce Over You" at the Pence Gallery, Davis, CA in February.
#fineart #chicanoart #pencegallery
Image Transfer, Oil, Silkscreen on Wood
12 x 12 inches
2025
Painting will be featured in my upcoming solo exhibition titled "When They Reminisce Over You" at the Pence Gallery, Davis, CA in February.
#fineart #chicanoart #pencegallery
December 25, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Cycle Breaker
Image Transfer, Oil, Silkscreen on Wood
12 x 12 inches
2025
Painting will be featured in my upcoming solo exhibition titled "When They Reminisce Over You" at the Pence Gallery, Davis, CA in February.
#fineart #chicanoart #pencegallery
Image Transfer, Oil, Silkscreen on Wood
12 x 12 inches
2025
Painting will be featured in my upcoming solo exhibition titled "When They Reminisce Over You" at the Pence Gallery, Davis, CA in February.
#fineart #chicanoart #pencegallery
So proud to be curating an exhibition of my art heroes, The Royal Chicano Air Force, along artists who have been influenced by them. What an honor 🥹
#chicanoart #royalchicanoairforce #vergecenterforthearts #fineart #silkscreenprints
#chicanoart #royalchicanoairforce #vergecenterforthearts #fineart #silkscreenprints
December 20, 2025 at 2:59 AM
So proud to be curating an exhibition of my art heroes, The Royal Chicano Air Force, along artists who have been influenced by them. What an honor 🥹
#chicanoart #royalchicanoairforce #vergecenterforthearts #fineart #silkscreenprints
#chicanoart #royalchicanoairforce #vergecenterforthearts #fineart #silkscreenprints
November 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Completed this a few months back but haven't posted it. This will be featured in my solo show at the Pence Gallery in Davis, CA.
"S'up bro?"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
76 x 72 inches
#chicanoart #fineart #painting #chicanopainting #pencegallery #art
"S'up bro?"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
76 x 72 inches
#chicanoart #fineart #painting #chicanopainting #pencegallery #art
October 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Completed this a few months back but haven't posted it. This will be featured in my solo show at the Pence Gallery in Davis, CA.
"S'up bro?"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
76 x 72 inches
#chicanoart #fineart #painting #chicanopainting #pencegallery #art
"S'up bro?"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
76 x 72 inches
#chicanoart #fineart #painting #chicanopainting #pencegallery #art
Caught this beautiful moon shot during my walk around the neighborhood tonight.
September 8, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Caught this beautiful moon shot during my walk around the neighborhood tonight.
What a show my artist Gioia Fonda at Sac State!!!
September 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
What a show my artist Gioia Fonda at Sac State!!!
When you demo a blind contour drawing for your class to show them how funky they can look and end up making a nice like drawing 🫤
September 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
When you demo a blind contour drawing for your class to show them how funky they can look and end up making a nice like drawing 🫤
"It's Complicated"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
60 x 48 inches
2025
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
60 x 48 inches
2025
August 3, 2025 at 2:26 AM
"It's Complicated"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
60 x 48 inches
2025
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
60 x 48 inches
2025
I'm participating in Sac Open Studios this year and was surprised to see my art made the Tour Guide catalog cover!!!
August 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I'm participating in Sac Open Studios this year and was surprised to see my art made the Tour Guide catalog cover!!!
Progression shots. Almost done. Probably 3 studio sessions away.
"S'up bro?"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
76 x 72 inches
"S'up bro?"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
76 x 72 inches
June 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Progression shots. Almost done. Probably 3 studio sessions away.
"S'up bro?"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
76 x 72 inches
"S'up bro?"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
76 x 72 inches
Visited some ol' grad school pals with John Yoyogi Fortes. Lisa Cralle is a professor and runs a gallery space in Vallejo called "Personal Space" and Paul Taylor curated an awesome exhibition in Berkeley at Gallery 120710.
April 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Visited some ol' grad school pals with John Yoyogi Fortes. Lisa Cralle is a professor and runs a gallery space in Vallejo called "Personal Space" and Paul Taylor curated an awesome exhibition in Berkeley at Gallery 120710.
What a pleasure to visit this R.C.A.F. legend. Artist Lorraine Garcia-Nakata 🙌🏽 Photo Credit: John Yoyogi Fortes
April 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
What a pleasure to visit this R.C.A.F. legend. Artist Lorraine Garcia-Nakata 🙌🏽 Photo Credit: John Yoyogi Fortes