Cruz Ortiz
Listenin' to Esteban, 2023
Oil on paper
24 x 18 in
61 x 45.7 cm
61 x 45.7 cm
Ortiz’s Nuevo Tejas (New Texas) aesthetic blends Spanglish text, abstract figures, and dreamlike scenery. He challenges historical narratives by using painting as a tool for championing his community. With bright...
Ortiz’s Nuevo Tejas (New Texas) aesthetic blends Spanglish text, abstract figures, and dreamlike scenery. He challenges historical narratives by using painting as a tool for championing his community. With bright colors and a lively style, Ortiz indulges in the playfulness of Chicano culture. Born in Houston, TX, Ortiz endeavors to immortalize the unique identity of Chicano culture through various media, including oil paint and printmaking.
