Biography:
Christi
Burgos
Papier-mâché & Jewelry Artist
Inspired by her Mayan ancestry, papier-mache & jewelry artist Christi Burgos has always believed in the idea of using “art as a revolutionary tool,” by creating art that carries messages of culture, politics, women and spirituality. Although her Mayan heritage inspires her most she also applies ideas from all indigenous cultures into her creations. What makes her papier-mâché artwork unique is that she also incorporates a fusion from her Los Angeles urban experiences through the eyes of a Chicana of Mayan lineage from “Highland Park.”
The art of papier-mâché sculptures and 3D paintings has been her form of expression for over 10 years. Her exposure to papier-mâché began in 1996 when Virginia Ashby Valdez conducted a mask-making class for Day of the Dead at Self-Help Graphics and Art. Christi has not been able to stop creating folk art ever since. She has taught art workshops for various organizations. She is a recipient of the LA Treasure Award for her “folk art” awarded by the LA. Cultural Affairs Dept./CTMS. She began making jewelry when she created one-of-kind clay pendants and it has evolved from there.
Christi believes in giving back to the community and volunteers her time through art and education. She has started her own art & jewelry business appropriately named: Mayan Inspirations. Among the owners and/or collectors of Christi’s work are: Artists Emilia García & José Ramírez, Authors Miguel Ruíz & Kristy Orona, LA Arts Commissioner Richard Montoya of Culture Clash as well as filmmakers, Jesús Treviño and David Valdez.
Contact
info: email: Mayaninspiration@aol.com
(323) 351-5917
Alberto
Ibarra
Multimedia Artist
AlbertoIbarra was born in LA, but raised in the San Francisco bay area. In his early teens while attending boarding school in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico he was exposed to his Mexican roots and culture where he learned to appreciate and cherish the beauty of what is truly his inner-being.
Beto is a founding member of the satirical, comedic trio “ChUSMA.” ChUSMA has toured the U.S. and Mexico for the last 10 yrs., and has received grants from the cities of LA and San Fernando to conduct theatre workshops in the community. Alberto takes great pleasure in his artwork by expressing not only his political ideas, but also his comedic influences.
Alberto is authentically a self taught Artist. He chooses silk screen, monoscreen, papier-mâché, clay and acrylic painting as his media to express his social frustrations, joys, happiness and memories. Influences have been Leo Limon, Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Van Gogh, David Siqueiros, and los Hernandez brothers. Alberto’s work has been exhibited at The Peterson Automobile Museum, Self Help Graphics, Eastside Café and Casita del Pueblo. Owners of his work include artists: Jose Ramirez and Cecilia Conception Chavez, Writers: Martin Hernandez, Professor Fabiola Torres, and Culture Clash.
Contact
info: email: ChusmaChusma@aol.com
(323) 351-5917
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