Latino/a Printmakers and Pilsen

Posted on Sunday, March 8

March 1 – 31
Monday – Friday 9 to 5 pm
Reception: March 27, 6 – 9 pm
Curated by: Rene Arceo

This exhibition is a partial survey of Latino/a printmakers from the Chicago area who have a connection to Pilsen. This connection is defined by having exhibited, collaborated, worked or lived in the neighborhood. The energy and breath of this mostly Mexican immigrant community has been the source of inspiration for some of these artists. Others explore more personal ground, mostly through figurative languages. A partial list of artists includes Roberto Ferreyra, Benjamin Varela, Leopoldo M. Praxedis, Dolores Mercado, Jose Andreu, Monserrat Alsina, Mizraim Cardenas, Nicolas de Jesus, Francisco G. Mendoza, Efren Beltran, Elvia Rodriguez, Rene Arceo, Jose Guerrero, Efrén Beltran, Mark Nelson, Diana Solis, Eufemio Pulido, Jeff Maldonado, Gerardo de la Barrera and Hector Duarte.
Casa Michoacan Gallery
1638 S. Blue Island Avenue
Image: Mizraim Cardenas, Calle Amarilla, 2003