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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. Its flattering when another
artist shows interest in my art. I continue to create and
hope to catch your eye with my upcoming works
Read
Interview
To
View my new and past artwork visit My Art Portfolio
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