Lydia Rubio’s multidisciplinary works are distinguished by the use of words and images in multi-paneled pieces and integrated installations. Her multimedia works suggest discontinuous narratives,riddles in spatial sequences,paintings are often accompanied by artist journals. Ms. Rubio has completed important public art commissions. In 2008 The Gate of Earth,a large scale sculpture and terrazzo design for the Raleigh Durham Airport,and in 2009 The Women’s Park Art Gates,for Miami Dade County Art in Public Places. The Gate of Air,a second RDU commission,will be completed in December 2010. She is a recipient of the Creative Capital Professional Development Fellowship in 2010 and 2007,Pollock Krasner Fellowship in 2006,the State of Florida Individual Artist Fellowship in Painting 1994 the Cintas Fellowship 1982 and a Graham Foundation Award in 1975...