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The Latin Recording Academy(R) Names Lizbeth Ortiz as the Official Artist for the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Lizbeth Ortiz has been named the
official artist of the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards, it was announced
today by The Latin Recording Academy(R). She was selected by two panels among
15 top finalists that participated in a celebratory contest inHouston.
Ortiz's artwork will be proudly used as the official image for the world's
premier Latin music event and will grace the cover of the 9th Annual Latin
GRAMMY Awards invitation, show tickets, poster, program book, and other
important applications. Ortiz unveiled her artwork nationally today inLos
Angeles at the press conference announcing this year's Latin GRAMMY nominees.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080819/LATU001LOGO)
"We are elated to announce Ms. Lizbeth Ortiz as the official artist of the
9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards," said Latin Recording Academy President
Gabriel Abaroa. "Her art reflects her passion and love forTexas culture and
tradition, and she has created a brilliantly vibrant piece that captures the
rich spirit and prestige of our Latin GRAMMY Award. We are truly honored to
have such an imaginative artist be part of this year's celebration in
Houston."
Born inMexico City, Lizbeth Ortiz moved toHouston to attend the High
School for Visual and Performing Arts where she majored in visual arts. After
graduation, Ortiz continued her studies in majoring in fine arts at the Pratt
Institute inBrooklyn, N.Y. In 2001, the innovative artist -- known for her
signature style of art that includes incorporating recycled materials, various
modeling paste and gels, as well as seamlessly combining painting and
sculpture -- opened her first of many solo exhibits. As she continues to
develop her unique style, Ortiz looks to daily life and the landscape
surrounding her as inspiration. Her art captures the innocence she sees in her
culture and the tenderness of the people she loves, and reflects her social,
familial and moral interpretations.
The 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will be held at the Toyota Center in
Houston on Nov. 13 and will be broadcast live on the Univision Network at 8
p.m. ET/7 Central. In addition, the broadcast also will be distributed
internationally to more than 100 countries. For more information, please visit
http://www.latingrammy.univision.com.
The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based
organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists,
musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording
professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life
and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to
producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and
sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach
programs for the Latin music community. For more information about The Latin
Recording Academy, please visit http://www.grammy.com.
SOURCE The Latin Recording Academy
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