GALLERY DIRECTOR

Karin has been surrounded by art and by artists her entire life and prior to joining Oscar Molina Gallery, she curated and managed INstore@LongHouse, a tiny gem of a gift shop at LongHouse Reserve, a 16-acre outdoor sculpture museum and garden.

Karin was previously co-founding partner of Greene-Levin-Snyder LLC, a prestigious executive recruiting firm in Manhattan, however, art always played a central role in her life. She studied dance for many years and performed in avant- garde theatre pieces, including Robert Wilson’s “The $ Value of Man” at Brooklyn Academy of Music. Karin also served as President of the Board of Directors of SoHo Rep, an established downtown theatre and as Co-President of the Board of Directors of the New York International Ballet Competition.

Karin received her B.A. in French Literature from New York University where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude. She was a Volunteer ESL Instructor for several years in East Hampton and is grateful to live in the vibrant, multi-cultural, and stunningly beautiful East End of Long Island.

SALES CONSULTANT

With many faces of creativity, MAGO E. Martinez envisions the unimaginable. He embodies multiple streams of innovative creation, inspiring culture to another plateau. First as an internationally acclaimed installation artist and now a multifaceted professional with 15+ years of accomplishments, MAGO has successfully labored in a spectrum of areas including television, studio management, marketing, and content development. From working with MTV to grammy-nominated artist Brian Thomas to Judith Kasen-Windsor, wife to the late marriage equality trailblazer, Edie Windsor, his range of expertise is constantly evolving. MAGO’s installations allow him to connect with individuals as well as a diverse audience. In his most recent installation, Barrio Art for Bohemian City collective, MAGO has created a beautiful collection of latinx-inspired works. He strongly believes in team collaboration and adaptive programming to expand the scope of his curatorial perspective. By employing a constant flow of fresh experiences, he has been able to adapt to changes and foster success in his role at RJD Gallery of Magical Realism in Bridgehampton, NY. MAGO specializes in private consultation to galleries, artists, and institutions.

GALLERY CURATOR

Esperanza has sought to advance art from Latin America for over 20 years. After studying at the University of Toronto (BA, Art History Specialist), she lived in Venezuela, working at the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Caracas and the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Maracay, and as Director at the Ateneo de Maracay before returning to East Hampton in 2001 to establish ARTSOLAR and continue to cultivate awareness of contemporary Venezuelan and Latin American artists.

Emphasis on education through art and connecting art and culture with her community led to work in the administration of Amagansett’s D’Amico Institute of Art, which through her efforts became a local historical landmark and member of the National Trust’s Historic Artists Homes and Studio program. Esperanza was a founding member of OLA of Eastern Long Island and served as a Trustee at Guild Hall of East Hampton from 2006-2022, during which time she was head of the Education Committee. She currently serves as Vice Chair of East Hampton Town’s Architectural Review Board and is a member of Peconic Land Trust’s Project Committee. She is a co-founder of Wainscott Heritage Project and serves on the Brooks Park Arts and Nature Center Committee, working to preserve the historical Springs home and studios of Abstract Expressionist artists James Brooks and Charlotte Park.