Background
Bejar, Ezra was born on September 2, 1958, in Mexico City. Came to the United States, 1987. Son of Ezra and Marisabel (Ocampo) Bejar.
Bejar, Ezra was born on September 2, 1958, in Mexico City. Came to the United States, 1987. Son of Ezra and Marisabel (Ocampo) Bejar.
Bachelor of Science, Autonomous Metropolitan University, Mexico City, 1981. Master of Science, Autonomous Metropolitan University, Mexico City, 1985. Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Pacific, School of Pharmacy 1991.
Ezra's art is guided by his own transformation after a temporary loss of vision and 30 years of scientific research. His paintings are distilled from traditional and modern methods, including algorithms, multimedia and science. His work is bold, provocative, and highly original. Rich in color, lines, geometries, texture and esthetics. Well appreciated, exhibited and collected in the US, Europe, Asia and Mexico. Ezra received training and education as an artist and also as scientist in Mexico and the US. After his scientific career of over thirty years in academia and industry he enhanced his art attending San Diego State University, School of Art and Design where he spent two years participating in independent studies on multimedia art and advanced painting. Ezra works as a full time artist in his studio in San Diego, California. He is board member of the International Association of Art (USA) and adviry board member American Botanical Council
Member, Arts Council for Long Beach; Member, Oceanside Museum of Art, Artist Alliance; Member, San Diego Art Institute; Member, American Botanical Council, Contributor to the Botanical Adulteration Program
Ezra is both a neo-expressionistic artist and a scientist who studies plant substances in remedies used by ancient cultures;. His work as a painter focuses in science, plants and tradition. After spending thirty years on scientific research in botanical medicine, he is focusing his energy on developing an artistic practice emphasizing the intersection of science, art and humanity.
Married M. Veronica Angeles, December 29, 1982. Children: Ezra A., Paula C.