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      Robert Palacios, a local artist...was born and raised in Los Angeles.  At a very  
      young age Robert was fascinated with creating art.  Like many artists, Robert
      draws inspiration and subjects for his paintings...from childhood memories, life
      experiences, and his American/Latino heritage. 
 
      Before beginning a painting, Robert sketches out his ideas to set the mood. 
      When the mood and the story are fully realized...he takes those sketches and
      recreates them onto canvas. 
 
      Each painting is a vivid story of a world of Robert's making.  Like great story  
      tellers, Robert breathes life into his characters with careful thought and unique
      insight. The viewer is introduced to a cast of characters and subplots...often
      put into humorous situations...that Robert characterizes as visual narratives of
      daily life, with a comical twist.
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      Chuy Rangel, a local artist...was born in Santa Paula, California.  An activist,
      designer, muralist, painter, photographer, and sculptor, Chuy grew up in his
      hometown of Fillmore during the uproar of the Chicano movement. 
 
      When asked about his work, Chuy explains, "I have made it my lifelong endeavor
      to create a narrative that provokes not only awareness, but a discussion that
      challenges the social structure in which we live. The intent of my art is significant
      to many Chicanos, but to the masses unaware of my culture, I hope to strike a
      chord: a self-conscious relationship between the viewer and my artwork. I remain
      optimistic that the viewer will gain a better understanding of how different our
      customs are and yet how similar we are as people. It is then that I feel we can
      begin to live in harmony."
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    Adelita Black Background  is pleased to present the artwork of these two talented artists. The
      pairing of Robert and Chuy in our North Gallery...is an exhibition that is not
      to be missed. 

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(Current Exhibitions)

George Yepes / Maria Kane
(Main Gallery)

Linda Vallejo / Ricardo Ortega
(North Gallery..thru June 6th)

Yolanda Gonzalez / Ixhcel Amor / Victor Amor
(East Gallery)

Emilia Garcia / Juan Solis / Gennaro Garcia / Ernie Anguiano / Julie Zarate
(West Gallery)
Linda Vallejo / Ricardo Ortega
(West Gallery...after June 6th)

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(Upcoming Events)

George Yepes Gallery Talk
(June 14th)
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Land of a Thousand Dances
Multimedia Presentation, Book Signing and Q&A
(June 20th)

Authors: Tom Waldman / David Reyes
Book Cover Artist: George Yepes


Special Appearance
Willie Herron and Jesus Velo of Los Illegals

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