Born in New York City, Washington Heights, 1980 to Dominican Parents. 

www.MiguelPayano.com

1998 - 2003 Williams College, MA. Undergraduate degree with honors: Double Major: Chinese Language, Studio Art.
2004 – 2008 Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA), Beijing. MFA: Oil painting Studio #4

Selected Exhibitions:
2008 CAFA, Beijing. Graduation Exhibition
2008 Gallery 49, group show, 'Make It New'
2007 Red T.art, Beijing. Solo show 'Spawns of Ruin'
2007 Williams College, MA. 'Time Line'
2006 Red T.art, Beijing. Christmas Group Show
2006 Red T Time Out Affordable Art Fair, Beijing
2006 CAFA, Beijing. 'Enveloped'
2005 Brooklyn, NYC. The Expo Group Show

Selected Art Prizes:
2008 CAFA, Beijing. 2nd Outstanding Painting Award
2003 Williams College presented: Hutchinson Grant 17,000.00 USD
2003 Williams College presented: First Prize Berkshire Artisan Juried Exhibition