Oscar Alvarado
Artist and Sculptor
Oscar Alvarado is a renowned artist and sculptor based in San Antonio, celebrated for his unique mosaic installations found throughout the city. With a departure from a corporate career in computer systems, Alvarado channeled his passion into art, developing a distinctive style inspired by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. Notable works of Alvarado's include installations at Yanaguana Gardens, the Riverwalk, and the new upscale residential tower, 300 Main. Despite having a mathematical background and no formal art education, he expertly melds technique with creativity, creating large-scale, intricate sculptures and mosaics characterized by thousands of mosaic pieces.
82. San Antonio Artist Oscar Alvarado Always Thinks Big
This week’s guest is San Antonio artist Oscar Alvarado. There is no mistaking his distinctive sculptures, many larger than life, covered with thousands of mosaic pieces of glass and tile that are seemingly everywhere in the city: murals, sculptures,...