Richard Alvarez
"My work is about visualizing those ideas that reflect the indigenous side of my heritage. I attempt to recognize and pay
homage to our cultural myths and icons. As a Chicano, an artist, and a teacher, my arte is a humble contribution to the continuation of
el movimiento. I paint to clarify in my mind the context of my existence and life experiences. My art allows an opportunity for the
viewer and me to dialogue and discuss chicanisimo. It confirms the present and allows me to visualize the past. It corrects
misconceptions about historical events and offers a counterview to the European-based definition of our culture."
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"La Virgen de los Muertos" Virgin Gallery