Federico Archuleta Adiós, Amén, Hasta Luego October 24 – December 5, 2020 Knock, knock... — Who’s there? 2020! — 2020 who? Twenty-twenty-twenty four hours ago- a-ho... I want to be sedated! The Chinese have a saying, May you live in interesting times. Mexicans have a saying too, ¡ya no chingues, cabron! This year has been tough on the creative arts, and industries that accompany it. Movie theaters are closed, film production has stopped, musicians miss playing to live audiences, museums and galleries have limited hours, and topless dancers can’t make rent! And yet, in spite of these unprecedented times, one type of artist has thrived, one type of creative has flourished, and this painter has kept the torch of hope alive and burning: the graffiti artist!!!
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In fact, these tumultuous times serve the graffitero well, for it makes those unable to go in a gallery or museum thirst more for their work while making the aerosol artist hunger to paint more, for after all, what better way to camouflage oneself among the masses when all must wear masks in public! We have witnessed many graffiti muralists heed the call and express not only themselves but the feelings and frustrations of the people. Therefore, it is in this spirit that El Pinche Fe De Rico presents Adiós, Amén, Hasta Luego, a gallery exhibition showcasing old and new work via canvas paintings, objects, and the stencils themselves, allowing you to see and appreciate them as works of art in their own right.
1. Billie Holiday Mixed media 41.5 x 49.5 in
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2. María Félix Mixed media, 38 x 50 in 3. Pedro Armendáriz Mixed media 41.5 x 50 in
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4. Bike or Take a Hike Acrylic on wood 48 x 36 in
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5. Lady Luck Acrylic on leather 23 x 27 in
7. Spray Can Armstrong Stencil Spraypaint on wood 71.5 x 43.5 in 8. The Face of Rock Acrylic on canvas 25 x 30 in 9. Guadalupe Stencil Spraypaint on wood 48 x 84 in 10. till death do us part Spraypaint on plaster cast, set of two 48 x 36 in
6. Western Medusa Acrylic on leather 24 x 26 in
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