Oscar Patterson Chapman

Graduate of the National School of Art of Cuba. Member of the Cuban Association of Craftspeople and Artists (ACAA). Recipient of the UNESCO Second Prize for Craftsmanship for Latin America and the Caribbean (1995), FIART Prize (1995) for the piece that best expressed cultural and aesthetic values, among many others.

He also holds the Distinction for National Culture (Cuba 1995). His works are treasured in numerous private collections in Cuba and throughout the world.

Master Patterson, as friends and admirers call him, was and is recognized worldwide as the master of leather work. Possessing a comprehensive artistic body of work in painting, engraving, drawing, artistic craftsmanship, and design—both graphic, industrial, and costume design—he has always been characterized by his excellence and creative ingenuity. He was the recipient of multiple national and international prizes in fairs and exhibitions.

Professional Activity
· 1965-1969 Scientific Illustrator. Academy of Sciences of Cuba, Havana, Cuba.
· 1966-1971 Member. Experimental Graphic Workshop of Havana, Cuba.
· 1970-1973 Designer and Professor of Design. School of Informational and Industrial Design, Havana, Cuba.
· 1973-1978 Commercial Designer. Ministry of Interior Commerce, Havana, Cuba.
· 1977 Member. Union of Journalists of Cuba. UPEC.
· 1978-1985 Commercial Designer. Ministry of Light Industry, Havana, Cuba.
· 1980 Member. Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba.
· 1981 Member. Cuban Association of Craftspeople and Artists.
· 1984-1989 Designer. Company of Musical Recordings and Editions. EGREM. Havana, Cuba.
· 1984 Graphic System Designer of the I International Fashion Show in Havana. CUBAMODA. Commercial CONTEX, Havana, Cuba.

Personal Exhibitions
· 1977 Flora and Fauna. Ministry of the Fishing Industry, Havana, Cuba.
· 1985 Twenty Years of Creation (October). Servando Cabrera Moreno Gallery, Havana, Cuba.
· 1998 Painting and Craftsmanship Exhibition (May-June). Tenerife, Spain.
· 2004 Seven Orishas in Colombia, Painting and Craftsmanship Exhibition, Medellín, Colombia.

AWARDS
· 1976 Mention in Brochure Design. July 26 Competition. XXIII Anniversary Salon. National Museum of Fine Arts, Havana, Cuba.
· 1977 Mention Logo "Friendship Cuba-Bulgaria". Havana, Cuba.
· 1979 Special Mention. Triennial of Graphic Design. Amelia Peláez Gallery, Havana, Cuba.
· 1980 Mention in Drawing. VIII National Youth Salon of Plastic Arts. National Museum of Fine Arts, Havana, Cuba.
· 1993 Prize in Leather Craftsmanship. International Craftsmanship Fair FIART'93. Havana, Cuba.
· 1995 Second Prize. UNESCO Prize for Craftsmanship 1995 for Latin America and the Caribbean (awarded within the framework of FIART'95) Havana, Cuba.
· 1995 FIART'95 Prize. Prize for the piece that best expresses cultural and aesthetic values. Havana, Cuba.
· 1995 Distinction for National Culture (December 1995).
· 1997 Special Jury Prize for the integrity of an artistic body of work that demonstrates technical excellence and sustained trajectory for artist Oscar Patterson, as well as for the Collection of Fashion representative of a line of the most genuine of our Cuban heritage.
· 1999 Gold Medal and Design Prize, Humidors at the XV International Fair of Havana. EXPOCUBA. Havana, Cuba.
· 2005 HANDS AWARD, ACAA, "For his valuable contribution to the development of Cuban craftsmanship.