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¡Ponte Trucha!
title ¡Ponte Trucha!description Etching on paper, 11 in. x 7 in. A pachuco in a suit with an alligator skull for a head and who is holding a snake. Francisco Delgado was born on November 3, 1974, in Ciudad Juárez, and grew up in El Paso’s Segundo Barrio. He received his Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Art. His Bordeño artworks are informed by the social and cultural struggles inherent to life on the Mexican and United States border. His artwork addresses issues of identity, race, cultural traditions, and government policies that affect migration and immigrants. In his own words, Delgado says, “I am a visual artist with an artistic focus on social issues.” He visually represents the history of his community and creates a dialogue for social change. Often using dark humor or satire to depict his narratives, his artwork highlights the struggles of underrepresented people along the border. A prolific artist, Delgado works in painting, drawing, printmaking, and has also produced community murals. His works have been published in books and exhibited in national and international art exhibitions and community institutions. Francisco currently resides, teaches, and creates artwork in El Paso.artist/creator Delgado, Franciscosubject Borderlands Frontera Texas--El Paso Alligators Pachucos Animals in art Intaglio Prints Allegory Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
Corrido
title Corridodescription Serigraph on paper, 18 in. x 12 in. This print is a ballad to the city of El Paso, Texas. El Paso native and artist, Zeke Peña created this print inspired by a músico (musician) he encountered at a local restaurant one evening who was singing corridos. A corrido is a Mexican ballad or folk song about the struggles and victories people experience. In this augmented reality work, look for El Paso born artist Luis Jiménez’ lagartos (alligators), the star on the Franklin Mountains, the American and Mexican flags flown over the border bridge. Also, notice the lowrider car, tennis shoes hanging from power lines, and the barb wire fence seen along the U.S.–Mexico border.artist/creator Peña, Zekesubject Borderlands Frontera Guitars Music Musicians Guitarras Músico Converse (Shoes) Zapatos Texas--El Paso Alligators Cars Automobiles Screen prints Prints Visual quotation--Jiménez, Luis, 1940-2006 Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
Cargador de Cultura
title Cargador de Culturadescription Intaglio on paper, 11.25 in. x 14 in. Horned Toad Prints, El Paso, TX. Crocodiles on top of a masked man in El Paso. Francisco Delgado was born on November 3, 1974, in Ciudad Juárez, and grew up in El Paso’s Segundo Barrio. He received his Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Art. His Bordeño artworks are informed by the social and cultural struggles inherent to life on the Mexican and United States border. His artwork addresses issues of identity, race, cultural traditions, and government policies that affect migration and immigrants. In his own words, Delgado says, “I am a visual artist with an artistic focus on social issues.” He visually represents the history of his community and creates a dialogue for social change. Often using dark humor or satire to depict his narratives, his artwork highlights the struggles of underrepresented people along the border. A prolific artist, Delgado works in painting, drawing, printmaking, and has also produced community murals. His works have been published in books and exhibited in national and international art exhibitions and community institutions. Francisco currently resides, teaches, and creates artwork in El Paso.artist/creator Delgado, Franciscosubject Borderlands Frontera Survival Traditions Manners and customs Texas--El Paso Crocodiles Alligators Wrestlers in art Tejanos Intaglio Prints Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM)