Jesus "Azteca" Sanchez will show the piece, "Boom Box," at AJ Kane Gallery this weekend for The Foster Collective's exhibition, "Local Exchange." Azteca designed the flyer for the event as well. In his teaching, Mr. Sanchez encourages the youth he works with, "to assume the power and responsibility of their own thoughts." He teaches young people that, "art can be used to convey messages of social justice and dispel popular unjust views of urban youth." To check out more of his artwork click here.
"Boom Box"
Jesus "Azteca" Sanchez
"For as long as I can remember art has been a constant in my life. I began drawing as a young child and in my teenage years Hip-Hop became my passion. Hip-Hop naturally became an attractive way of expressing my artistic vigor because it was created in an urban environment like the one I called home. I explored three elements of the art: b-boying (break dancing), mcing (rapping) and writing (graffiti). Growing up in one of the most urban and crime-ridden areas of Chicago Little Village and Pilsen, Hip-Hop became my alternative to gang life and I excelled in the elements I choose to practice. Graffiti became a way to let out aggression and gave me an adrenaline rush that was addictive. The idea that graffiti’s innate rebellious origins have been somewhat shunned by the fine art world fueled my addiction.
My art continues to reflect that rebellious spirit while advancing this organic and urban art into sculpture. My work blends the form of urban architecture with bright color combinations that pop out to the viewer. Experimenting with different materials to add texture enhances each piece’s uniqueness while using a light source to illuminate the piece gives it energy."
-Jesus "Azteca" Sanchez, 2010
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