AboutWhen Ignacio Garcia was a 4-year-old preschool student he would draw pictures of Spiderman’s face. It was easy to do, and he liked the attention. Nowadays, his artwork reflects border life, pop culture and the social changes currently sweeping the nation. It covers the surface of tall buildings and shows Garcia's decades of experience as an artist.
His work utilizes multiple mediums and spans the whole of Southwestern culture. Garcia can often be found—paintbrush in hand—crafting his next collection inside the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance’s Catalyst Arts & Maker Space located in the Tucson Mall. |
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PORTFOLIORecent ProjectsGarcia is interested in reflecting the world around him in a more grounded and emotional way—and is currently in the midst of his Sonoran Street Art collection.
The new series is meant to illustrate the experience of living in border communities throughout the Southwestern United States and Mexico. It doesn’t matter what race you are, Garcia said, the people that actually live the border life all have the same mindset and share a unique culture. The minutiae of those lives are often overlooked, and Garcia hopes to turn everyday objects into art and reflect the experiences of the community. |
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