Biography

Ava Garcia-Pomales Bock, professionally known as Ava Bock, is an American abstract artist based in Eugene, Oregon.

Her artistic background began in photography and digital imaging before expanding into sculpture, drawing, painting, and interdisciplinary studio practice. She earned an Associate of Fine Arts degree in Visual Arts from Cape Fear Community College and completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture at the University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2022.

Bock's work has been exhibited nationally, including at the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington, North Carolina. Her work has also been featured in publications focused on contemporary art, design, and visual culture.

In addition to her studio practice, Bock serves as a curator with Get Inspired Magazine, an international arts publication based in the Netherlands.

Originally from New York and later North Carolina, Bock now lives and works in Eugene, Oregon.

A detailed record of exhibitions, education, and publications is available in the curriculum vitae.