Lopez, Hellen (Abstract for Grace Barraza Vega)

Source 1:  

Molina, Sandra T. “Uptown Whittier Gallery to Host Mexican-American Artist.” Pasadena Star News, Pasadena Star News, 29 Aug. 2017, https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2012/09/13/uptown-whittier-gallery-to-host-mexican-american-artist/. 

Abstract:

The Pasadena Star News, Uptown Wittier gallery to host Mexican American artist, by Sandra T. Molina, discusses Grace Barraza Vega's art exhibit in 2012 at the Casita Del Pueblo. The article describes Vega's art's impact on her personal life as an art teacher and Mexican Native. Molina also interviews Vega about her work and struggles. The text also indicates information about Vega's past exhibits and responses from people with her work.

Source 2:

“Antonio Vega | Artist | Artfacts.” Islander Art Gallery - Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi,   

https://artfacts.net/artist/antonio-vega/327074. 

Abstract:

            In this article, the artist background information of Grace Barraza Vega is explained. This page also illustrates Vega’s standing as an artist among other artists. Artifacts discuss Vega’s “Herencia Chicana” (Chicano Heritage) exhibit in April 2011 at the Islander Art Gallery in Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. It also addresses her relationship with other artists in this exhibition.

Source 3:

Travis Whitehead. “Gallery Features Work of Barraza-Vega.” Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News 2010: n. pag. Print.

Abstract:

            In this article, Grace Barraza Vega’s artwork is addressed from a gallery that featured her work. The text mainly focuses on Vega’s painting, “El Vato Louie.” Whitehead dissects this specific piece by detailing every part of it and the meaning it might have. Whitehead also examines well-known Mexican figures like Frida Kahlo and Carlos Santana in this art piece.