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Grimaldi Baez
Artist In Residence at the Village
Grimaldi Baez is an Adjunct Professor at Temple University, where he focuses on civic engagement, community control of resources, and information literacy. He holds an MFA from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, which he completed in 2015. His academic interests include the re-appropriation of obsolete technology to study social dynamics, identifying him as an "Ethnogarbicist"—a term he coined to describe his work in this field.12
In addition to his teaching role, Baez is actively involved in community art practices and social justice initiatives. He has worked on creating solidarity networks among Puerto Rican independent farmers, emphasizing his commitment to social equity and community empowerment.4 His background as an artist includes printmaking and developing drawing machines, showcasing his innovative approach to art as a medium for social change.5
Baez's professional profile highlights his dedication to addressing issues of poverty and advocating for marginalized communities through artistic expression and education.35
