Jorge Larrea

Jorge Larrea is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Fine Arts at Saint Peter’s University, Jersey City, NJ, and a full-time art teacher at Northeast School in Montclair, NJ. He holds an M.A. and B.A. in Fine Arts and Art History from Saint Peter’s University. His teaching philosophy emphasizes student-centered learning, prioritizing student understanding over instructor expertise. Larrea has taught art history and studio courses for over 20 years.

• Education
• M.A., Education, Saint Peter's University
• B.A., Fine Arts & Art History, Saint Peter's University

His artistic career includes over two decades of exhibitions in New Jersey and New York, featuring works exploring themes like 'Dreams and Archetypes,' 'Metaphysics,' and 'The Nude in Art.' Notable exhibitions include La Forme Humaine (Saint Peter’s University, 2008) and Flesh & Passion (CFM Art Gallery, 2008).

• Awards
• Bene Merenti award (2018) for 20 years of teaching at Saint Peter’s University

Larrea’s career reflects a dedication to Jesuit educational values, particularly at Saint Peter’s University, where he remains grateful for the institution’s impact on his development as an educator.