Josie Del Castillo
Josie Del Castillo is a painter, recognized for her figurative approach to her artwork. She specifically references her real life experiences, locations, and body in her work with an emphasis on her mental health and identity.
Biography
Josie Del Castillo was born and grew up in a border town, specifically Brownsville, Texas. The location of her upbringing, and her identity as Mexican-American/Chicana has played a significant role on how she views and represents this culture in her art.
(Currently in the process of setting up a time to get more information on biography/upbringing)
Art
“Don’t Touch Me I am Sensitive”
“I am Fine, It’s Just My Anxiety”
“Healing, Learning, and Growing”
“Personal Growth”
“Restrained Emotions”
“La Savila”
References
Amanda A. Taylor, The Newsroom-UTRGV MFA Student Finalist in AXA Art Prize, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, www.utrgv.edu/newsroom/2019/09/05- utrgv-mfa-student-finalist-in-axa-art-prize.htm.
Ester Navarro, “The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.” Alumni Pay Tribute to Former Mentor through Art Exhibition, 14 Jan. 2019. www.utrgv.edu/newsroom/2019/01/04-alumni-pay-tribute-to- former-mentor- through-art-exhibition.htm.
Further Reading
"Brownsville Painter Josie Del Castillo Talks Beauty Standards, Mental Health & The Valley." New Houston Music Outlet. September 30, 2018. http://www.newhoustonmusic.com/2018/09/16/brownsville-artist-josie-del-castillo- talks-american-beauty-standards-mental-health-the-valley/.
Cortez, Mario A. “Art Gallery: 40 Emerging, Texas-Based Artists to Know: Art, Culture.” Remezcla, 7 Dec. 2020, remezcla.com/features/culture/tejas-made-art-gallery/
External Links
https://josiedelcastillo.com (Artist’s Personal Website)
https://www.latinobookreview.com/list-of-authors--artists-selected-to-be-published-in-latino-book-review-magazine.html (Honorable Mention)
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