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Nelson Delgado Jr.

"I was never meant to fit into the world as it is. I was meant to assist in creating the world as it could be"

                                                                            NDJr.

My Story

Nelson Delgado Jr. – Biography

 

 

Nelson Delgado Jr. is an artist whose work is deeply rooted in resilience, reinvention, and a relentless pursuit of connection. Born in Cuba, his artistic journey began under the guidance of his grandfather and father, who taught him classical techniques, helping him refine the natural gift he was born with.

 

After immigrating to the U.S., he was placed in art school, where his talent quickly earned him a spot in Miami’s prestigious High School Magnet Arts Program. There, he immersed himself in painting, printmaking, illustration, and figure drawing, laying the foundation for his artistic identity. However, his creative curiosity led him beyond traditional fine arts, drawing him into the worlds of fashion and architecture—two disciplines that would later influence his unique approach to art.

 

He later attended Design & Architecture Senior High School (DASH), where he combined his love for art and fashion to organize a fundraising event supporting children born with HIV. This initiative marked the beginning of his passion for using art as a vehicle for community impact, setting the stage for his lifelong dedication to creating meaningful experiences through his work.

 

Through many events and exhibitions, his biggest triumph was ART. Keeping the World Moving, a project where 60 artists from around the United States united by donating one art piece each to raise funds for children in need of prosthetics. This event was inspired by the passing of his best friend, whose memory and legacy became the driving force behind the fundraiser.

 

Following this, Nelson moved to Houston, where he encountered a battle with cancer —challenges that forced him to confront his own path. Yet, through these trials, he remained a builder—of experiences, artistic movements, and moments that mattered. Despite dedicating himself to others, he never fully gave himself the space to develop his own body of work. Now, he stands at the threshold of his most personal chapter, finally cancer free and claiming the time to create for himself.

 

His art is an interplay of structure and emotion, where classical training meets raw experimentation. His Cuban heritage, the energy of Miami, and the lessons of reinvention pulse through his work, blending nostalgia with the urgency of the present. Textured, immersive, and deeply intentional, his pieces invite engagement beyond mere observation—they demand to be felt.

 

Despite everything he has endured, his purpose remains unwavering: to give back, to create spaces where art is accessible to all, and to push the boundaries of what art can be. And with this new chapter, his work is not just about self-expression; it is about building something greater than himself—something that will continue to resonate long after the moment of creation has passed.

CV/Resume –NDJr.

Experience

 

  • The Eclectic Arts Movement (T.E.A.M.)

            Founder & Creative Director. Art Gallery Coordinator and events planner. Planning private Shows and Galas such as

            Art Keeping the World Moving!

 

  • The Wonders of Women Museum & Gallery (The WOW Museum & Gallery)

           Founder & Creative Director. Planning private shows, exhibitions, performances and Galas such as RIVETER.

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Stage Set Design      

 

  • Univision TV

              Worked with Event Production Designer Jorge Dominguez on Designing P.R. “Premio lo Nuestro” Stage sets for

              Gloria Estefan, Tito el Bambino, Daddy Yankee, Chayanne, Paulina Rubio and Shakira.

 

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Event and Interior Design

 

  • Michael Capponi

            Decorating events for Movie Premiers and Private Galas.

 

  • Enrique Torres Interior Designer

            Decorating the interior of homes of Alonzo Mourning and Patrick Ewing just to name a

            few, designed floor plans and did staging for the interior of luxury homes.

 

  • The Opium Group

            Worked with Interior Designer Francois Frossard on the designing of the Interiors and Crystal Chandeliers of Night   

            Clubs such as MANSION Miami, PRIVE, OPIUM, SET and Eva Longoria’s Restaurant in Los Angeles.

 

  • Gloria Estefan

            Concept Design of Set and Wardrobe for The Millennium Concert.

 

  • Barton G. Designs and Deco Productions

            Design presentations for clients, build models, costume designs, construction, paint,

            set-up and take down of props and special events decorations.

 

  • The Forge   

            Worked with Shareef Malnik and Maxwell Blandford as head Designer in Decorating Events, Special Galas and

            Fashion Shows for Vivienne Westwood, Karl Lagerfeld, Versace, Wolford, Pauly Shore and many others.

 

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Education                  

 

  • M.D.C.C. Miami Dade Community College

  • D.N.A. Design and Architecture (Senior High)

  • Magnet Program S.M.S.A. South Miami School for the Arts

 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 

Art Shows

 

  • The Bacardi Art Gallery

  • M.A.M. Miami Art Museum at “The Center for the Fine Arts”

  • ART BASEL Miami in the Design District

  • Brooklyn Art Gallery Library, New York City “The Sketchbook Project”

  • South Central Center for the expressive Art's Showing Lindsey Hopkins Building

  • The Miami Herald's Gallery

  • Hotel Hilton's Blue Lagoon Gallery

  • Coral Gables Ponce De Leon Circle during Art Walk Miami

  • Viernes Culturales en la Calle Ocho during Art Walk Miami

 

Fashion Shows

 

  • Colony Theater Miami Beach

  • Karma Night Club Miami Beach

  • Albian Hotel Miami Beach

  • Amika Night Club:  Magazine Release Party for L.R.M.  Lincoln Road Magazine

 

Charity and Fundraisers

 

  • BACCHANALIA Event for Miami Children’s Hospital FOUNDATION

  • ART. Keeping The World Moving! Event for No Boundaries Prosthetic Foundation

       N.B.P.F.

  • The Setai: RED Cross Tsunami relief silent Auction

  • Camillus House: “AWARENESS A LA MODE” Fashion Show Silent Auction

  • Colony Theater: C.R.I. Community Research Initiative Fund Raiser for Children born

       with HIV/AIDS

  • F.I.U. & Miami Children's Hospital: Fund Raiser for Radio Lollipop 

       (In house studio for children with special needs & Cancer)

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INTERVIEWS

 

Magazine Interviews

 

  • L.R.M. Lincoln Road Magazine: Commentary

  • & Andpersand Magazine:  Full page Add and Designer Interview

  • BiZ BASH FLA: Event Style Report (Fresh Face)

  • ART Creations Magazine: “The Face of ACME”

 

News Paper Interviews

 

  • Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald

  • Sun Post

  • Express News

  • TWN Weekly News

  • Wire

  • The Reporter

 

TV Interviews

 

  • Pink Planet (Canada)

  • Channel 23 (Univision)

  • Channel 51 (Telemundo)

  • Channel   6 (NBC)

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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

 

  • Alex Penelas, Mayor Metropolitan Dade County Florida in recognition of valuable

       contribution to the community Award & Recognition Certificate of Appreciation

  • Eleana Ros-Lentinen Volunteer Service letter of Appreciation for Raising Funds for

       HIV/AIDS Research

  • National Foundation for the Advancement in the Arts Award and recognition

  • The Miami Burdines SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS & Gold Key Award

  • P.W.A.C. People with Aids Coalition Award Plaque of Honor for Raising Funds for

       AIDS/HIV Research

  • AWARENESS A LA MODE Auction Art to wear jackets Camillus House

  • Ackerly Communications: Larger than Life ART Contest “Welcome to Miami” Billboard

       placed at the entrance to Miami Beach for 3 years

  • NOLCHE FASHION WEEK NY: Fashion Designers Directory 

  • Who's Who

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PAST and Present Clients

 

EVENT & PRODUCTION COMPANIES

 

  • A Touch of Class Linen

  • DECO Productions

  • Barton G.

  • Joe Granda Entertainment

  • Univision TV

  • Telemundo

  • Aviar Film Industry

 

SINGERS and PERFORMERS

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  • Gloria  Estefan

  • Tito el Bambino

  • Pee Wee

  • Chayanne

  • Paulina Rubio

  • Paquita la del Barrio

 

FASHION DESIGNERS & ACTORS

 

  • Vivienne Westwood

  • Karl Lagerfeld

  • Versace

  • Wolford

  • Pauly Shore

  • Eva Longoria

  • Johnny Depp

 

PRIVATE CORPORATIONS

 

  • Food for the Poor

  • Bacardi

  • Karla Marie Inc. a division of DISNEY WORLD Productions

 

INTERIOR DECORATORS and CLIENTS

 

  • DESIGNER: Enrique Torres

  • CLIENT: Alonzo Mourning and Patrick Ewing

 

  • DESIGNER: Francois Frossard

  • CLIENT: The Opium Group, MANSION Miami, PRIVE, OPIUM, SET and Eva

       Longoria's Restaurant in Los Angeles.

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