This exhibit presents the evolving tapestry of chicana portraiture which has bonded community and grounded the narrative of ongoing social and political movement for five decades. The artwork connects artistic production from baby boomer to gen x to millennial generations and features the work of artists: Barbara Carrasco, Yreina D. Cervantez, Emilia Cruz, Karla Diaz, Shizu Salamando and Maritza Torres.
Curated by Sybil Venegas
Karla Diaz
Aunt and Me at Mercadito, 2022
Watercolor and ink on paper
20 x 15 in (50.8 x 38.1 cm)
Karla Diaz
No Te Metas Con Mi Cucu (Don't Mess With My Ass), 2022
Watercolor and ink on paper
15 x 20 in (38.1 x 50.8 cm)
Karla Diaz
Black Panther and mom's tablecloth, 2023
Acrylic on canvas
30 x 40 in (76.2 x 101.6 cm)
Karla Diaz
There Is No Lack in Cadilac, 2022
Watercolor and ink on paper
15 x 20 in (38.1 x 50.8 cm)
Karla Diaz
Javi and Chucky, 2022
Watercolor and ink on paper
20 x 15 in (50.8 x 38.1 cm)
Karla Diaz
Dreaming of My Quinceañera I, 2021
Diptych, watercolor and ink on paper
18 x 12 in (45.7 x 30.5 cm)
Karla Diaz
Dreaming of My Quinceañera II, 2021
Diptych, watercolor and ink on paper
18 x 12 in (45.7 x 30.5 cm)
