Pachanga, 2023
Cardboard, Paper Mache, Corn Husks, Paper Streamers, Acrylic Paint.
Pachanga is an exploration in sculpture, mixing traditional Mexican folk art and the wildlife that is native to Sonora and Baja California. Pachanga is a Spanish slang for a party, or celebration. For this installation I used folk art known as Alejibre to create Pinatas of animals that would be native to the desert areas of Mexico. Alijibre is commonly made of ceramics and wood carvings, but I decided to make these pinatas with the same motif. I have chosen to celebrate my heritage by creating pinatas in the style of Alijibre.
Hugo Amarales
Hugo Amarales is a Latino visual artist based in Ventura County. He explores the nuances navigating both American and Mexican cultures and how assimilation and heritage have a push and pull in his life. He is primarily a lens based artist and also works with sculptures to express himself.