past work
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This body of work stems from being bicultural and living in Los Angeles.
Although both of my parents are Mexican, I am a first generation American.
Growing up with a God-fearing Mexican Mother, who littered our apartment
with St. Francis of Assisi statuettes and lacquered wood plaques of the
crucifixion, forced me to confront my Mexican cultural heritage while
eating Coco Puffs and watching The Smurfs. My mom hung the largest crucifixion
image just above the TV as if Jesus were watching, judging and suffering
for my Saturday Morning cartoon choices. I was/am always well aware of
my status of sitting on the fence of two cultures. I am tied to both,
yet suspicious of each. The prints on these
pages stem from my sarcastic look at Mexican icons and American pop culture.
The result are often sardonic investigations into the role of women, Chicano
culture and the American dream using the devices of 1950's American television
and advertising. |