We are all humans of different cultural backgrounds, with many particular habits. We should not be portrayed by stereotypes, cast, or pinned to any specific social prejudice. I will not deny my Mexican upbringing (heritage), and it will not limit me in any way. Such imaginary walls, I feel only divide us and place barriers. My work reflects the environment we all share, yet sometimes my Latino background draws a focus towards social awareness, which most times sits quietly in the background of our conscience. My work is based on collaboration with society. It creates a reaction from those that observe, reminding them of the injustices in our communities, cities, states, countries, and sometimes the world. The responsibility as an artist is to reflect all that surrounds us and make us aware by bringing out our most hidden images from within our subconscious.
SAÚL AGUIRRE Born 1974 Mexico City, Mexico, Resides in Chicago, IL Lives and works in Chicago IL Education The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1992-1995 and 2005-2009 Sol... Read More
