Now in its 21st year, the Young Latino Artists (YLA) exhibition has historically provided emerging Latina/o artists with professional-level museum experience and exposure. Guest curated by David “Shek” Vega, YLA 21: Amexican@ focuses on Latina/o artists who grew up as part of the Millennial Generation.
While raised in dominantly Latina/o populated locales, these artists have altered their way of representing traditional Latina/o works as seen from art produced in response to the Chicano Movement of the 1960s-70s. Art from this era focused largely on community, often political in nature, and artists made a concerted effort to reconnect with their Mexican roots.
Art produced by Millennials reflects an inner dialogue; one that resonates with their Latina/o upbringing, nostalgia, the influence of the digital age, and the current cultural climate in the United States. The works on display represent a survey of the Latina/o Millennial Generation's response to art-making. Religious iconography poses, vibrant colors, familiar cultural references, issues personal to the artist, and a solid sense of connection to their community are all themes found in the exhibition.
Following the opening reception, the exhibition runs until August 28.
Now in its 21st year, the Young Latino Artists (YLA) exhibition has historically provided emerging Latina/o artists with professional-level museum experience and exposure. Guest curated by David “Shek” Vega, YLA 21: Amexican@ focuses on Latina/o artists who grew up as part of the Millennial Generation.
While raised in dominantly Latina/o populated locales, these artists have altered their way of representing traditional Latina/o works as seen from art produced in response to the Chicano Movement of the 1960s-70s. Art from this era focused largely on community, often political in nature, and artists made a concerted effort to reconnect with their Mexican roots.
Art produced by Millennials reflects an inner dialogue; one that resonates with their Latina/o upbringing, nostalgia, the influence of the digital age, and the current cultural climate in the United States. The works on display represent a survey of the Latina/o Millennial Generation's response to art-making. Religious iconography poses, vibrant colors, familiar cultural references, issues personal to the artist, and a solid sense of connection to their community are all themes found in the exhibition.
Following the opening reception, the exhibition runs until August 28.
Now in its 21st year, the Young Latino Artists (YLA) exhibition has historically provided emerging Latina/o artists with professional-level museum experience and exposure. Guest curated by David “Shek” Vega, YLA 21: Amexican@ focuses on Latina/o artists who grew up as part of the Millennial Generation.
While raised in dominantly Latina/o populated locales, these artists have altered their way of representing traditional Latina/o works as seen from art produced in response to the Chicano Movement of the 1960s-70s. Art from this era focused largely on community, often political in nature, and artists made a concerted effort to reconnect with their Mexican roots.
Art produced by Millennials reflects an inner dialogue; one that resonates with their Latina/o upbringing, nostalgia, the influence of the digital age, and the current cultural climate in the United States. The works on display represent a survey of the Latina/o Millennial Generation's response to art-making. Religious iconography poses, vibrant colors, familiar cultural references, issues personal to the artist, and a solid sense of connection to their community are all themes found in the exhibition.
Following the opening reception, the exhibition runs until August 28.
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