history of the group. Josignacio was influenced by the abstract expressionists of the New York School (art), especially Jackson Pollock, from whom he originally saw the use of dripping and pouring paint onto canvases. However, instead of alkyd enamels that Pollack used, Josignacio used his "Plastic Paint Medium" technique of mixing epoxy resins with oil colors and other pigments. Dutch painter Karel Appel's faces and Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky's mix of colors were also special focuses. From Dutch-American Willem de Kooning, Josignacio learned the centered figure compositions Social causes and charity work Josignacio contributed to social causes by donating his artworks. Since 1996, Josignacio has been a fundraiser for the Miami Children's Hospital. He has also worked on behalf of earthquake victims and hurricane victims. In 2017, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of his painting Smooth Guitar was donated to aid those affected by Hurricane Irma. Art in public places In 2011, Josignacio produced a 8 foot x 12 foot mural titled Tree of Life in Asbury Park, New Jersey. This triptych represents a convergence of the past, present and future, to create an image of humanity, and is dedicated to the children of Asbury Park. Tree of Life is permanently located at the Asbury Park Transportation Center on Main Street in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Awards 1996 - Awarded the Best in Show Prize at Hortt 38 jury art show exhibition at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale in Florida. Auction records On December 15, 2015, Josignacio's The Key of Success (2011), sold for a hammer price of $574,750 USD at Miami Auction Gallery, Miami, Florida. The following spring, on March 10, 2016, Josignacio's The Music is Timeless (1989), depicting one of his legendary Guitars, sold for a hammer price of $3,481,205.00 USD at McCarthy-Williams Auctions in London. On July 7, 2016, Josignacio's Rosto (1989), sold for a hammer price of $2,329,200.00 USD at McCarthy-Williams Auctions, London. Exhibitions 1997 - "Liquid Sex" at Liquid Night Club organized by Ingrid Casares and Chris Paciello, Miami, Florida. 2001 - Cuba Nostalgia Alfredo Martínez Gallery. “The cuban Vanguardia and Contemporary Art” Along with Josignacio, René Portocarrero, Amelia Peláez Carlos Enríquez Gómez, Fidelio Ponce de León, Mario Carreño Morales, José Mijares (artist), Cundo Bermúdez, Rafael Soriano, Víctor Manuel García Valdéz and Wifredo Lam 2002 - Cuba Nostalgia Alfredo Martínez Gallery. “The Contemporary” A group show with Jesse de los Rios,