| My
name is Lupe Flores, a self-representing artist and self taught. I
was born in Compton, Ca. when I was about five my family moved to
my parents’ hometown, a small pueblo in Jalisco, Mex., called
San Francisco De Asis. where I was exposed to my Mexican culture.
I describe my work as dark, folk, gothic surreal feel of fictional
characters. Working in Medias, such as acrylic on canvas, polymer
clay and stitched rag dolls, I have tried to imagine certain emotions;
pain, sorrow, lose, and happiness. Always in a folk art feel, reminiscent
of my culture and legends from my hispanic background I began to have
interest in expressing myself through art, pretty young. Throughout
the years I began to find my unique one of a kind style. In my high
school days I took two years of art class. There is where I found
the freedom to begin to explore my creating techniques.
During
this time I meet a person who was a strong influence on my art.
My art teacher was a great inspiration. She showed me how to be
original and take risk in persuing my career. There I also was introduced
to Dia de los Muertos traditions and the great Mexican artistic
culture.
My
name is Lupe Flores, a self-representing artist and self taught.
I was born in Compton, Ca. when I was about five my family moved
to my parents’ hometown, a small pueblo in Jalisco, Mex., called
San Francisco De Asis. where I was exposed to my Mexican culture.
I describe my work as dark, folk, gothic surreal feel of fictional
characters. Working in Medias, such as acrylic on canvas, polymer
clay and stitched rag dolls, I have tried to imagine certain emotions;
pain, sorrow, lose, and happiness. Always in a folk art feel, reminiscent
of my culture and legends from my hispanic background I began to
have interest in expressing myself through art, pretty young.
Throughout
the years I began to find my unique one of a kind style. In my high
school days I took two years of art class. There is where I found
the freedom to begin to explore my creating techniques.
During
this time I meet a person who was a strong influence on my art.
My art teacher was a great inspiration. She showed me how to be
original and take risk in persuing my career. There I also was introduced
to Dia de los Muertos traditions and the great Mexican artistic
culture.
In
’98 I created Dia de los muertos cards. Simple husband and
wife Calaveras standing side by side. I was unsure on what to do
with them. My mentor Mrs. Christensen had this idea, going to the
Plaza Olvera in Los Angeles, and selling my cards to the many gift
and traditional shops in the plaza. I was so unsure of stepping
out of the box. It paid off; a few tienditas bought a couple dozen.
I was there inspired even further to explore what I could really
do.
In
2004 I began to sell my original acrylic painting and rag dolls
on eBay. With not many of my pieces selling, I began to doubt what
the next step was. Even with this, I knew my style was different
and I had so much more to create. I expanded my collection of handmade
stitched rag dolls. Making each one distinctive and one of a kind.
As
time went on people began to recognize my work and began to commission
pieces. Leading me into different opportunities like featuring my
art at a variety of galleries across the nation, including Hyaena
Gallery, Encantada gallery and Lunarboy Gallery. Another great experience
was an interview with Lupe Posada a fellow artist. It’s flattering
when another artist shows interest in my art. I continue to create
and hope to catch your eye with my upcoming works
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Interview
To
View my new and past artwork visit My
Art Portfolio
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