This course has brought forward a lot of learning as I’ve been able to obtain knowledge about Chicanx Art and artists. Reviewing a variety of concepts, there was always just so much to gain.
Throughout the quarter, I have found myself constantly reflecting on different works but those of Carmen Lomas Garza stood out the most. Not only was her art beautiful, but it was also so incredibly intimate. It was so inspiring to hear about her experiences and how culture contributed to them. When reading about her career and reviewing her artworks, I found so many similarities within my own life. While I’ve always known that I share similar experiences with others, I’ve never truly seen them represented in society, much less in the world of art. I think my lack of understanding and general knowing of the art field might have contributed to not being aware of this representation. And perhaps, I had not researched enough on my own to learn about them. But also, I think oftentimes artists are not highlighted enough. If it wasn’t for this class, I’m not sure that I would have learned about Carmen Lomas Garza and all the other artists we covered.
All artists are unique but when learning about those who come from your communities, and those who grew up like you did, it is very heartwarming to see them thrive and be so successful. It is even more touching to see how to give back or honor the communities they came from. With Carmen Lomas Garza, one can see the great appreciation she has for her culture, and we can notice how it may have shaped her experiences. This then allows viewers to approach her works differently. It allows them to relate. I think that’s one of the great things about art, that it's another form of communication and connection. Moving forward, I hope to learn even more about Chicanx art and artists, perhaps I can even seek out those from my own communities.
I also really enjoyed her work ! Similarly, I definitely feel like I related to her and her work. A lot of it has to do with what you mentioned about her art being so intimate and culturally driven from her own experiences.
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