Sergio Arce

Sergio Arce, better known as Registered Artist, is an urban pop artist based in Miami. Born in Managua, Nicaragua, his father brought him to the United States to escape his family being persecuted by the communist Sandinista regime when Sergio was an infant of three months. Growing up in Miami surrounded by an artistic family, his older cousins sparked his interest in art by exposing him to the fine arts and craft work at an early age. Sergio never attended art school. His passion for constantly improving and learning new techniques fuels his artistic journey. His art is influenced by mid-century pop art such as Roy Lichtenstein and comic book art, and manifests as murals, wheat pastes, stencils, decals, and stickers. His murals can be seen all over Miami and Florida, plus around the country and globe in places such as Mexico, Kansas City, New Orleans, and NYC. A lifetime lover of science, Sergio's pseudonym Registered Artist stems from his decade-long career as a paramedic turned registered nurse. He is very passionate about giving back to the community through projects like Free Art Friday, a global project whose Miami chapter Sergio started, where the public can acquire new artwork for their collection through an urban scavenger hunt with participating artists who gain exposure and a spot on the walls of somebody’s home. His latest project focuses on bringing murals and art workshops to blighted communities and schools, fostering early exposure to art and the power of creation to the youth. He recently painted a mural for Hawkins Elementary in Hattiesburg, MS while engaging students all week during the painting process.