Early Years
Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada immigrated with his family to the US in 1970 and relocated to North Plainfield, New Jersey. While in college, he became aware of the power of art and its ability to impact the community.
Rodriguez-Gerada's art career started in the early 90s when he became a founder of the culture jamming movement in New York City as a member of the art groups Artfux and Cicada Corps of Artists.
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