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Indepth Arts News: "Gaspar Enriquez: Elegy on the Death of Cesar Chavez" 2001-09-01 until 2001-11-25 El Paso Musuem of Art El Paso, TX, USA United States of America
Painter Gaspar Enriquez is well known for his airbrushed, ultra-realistic
imagery portraying the people of El Pasos barrios. This exhibition
features Enriquezs series of 12 paintings illustrating Rudolfo Anayas poem
Elegy on the Death of Cesar Chavez, which reflects upon the life and work of
the late Chicano activist César Chávez.
Gaspar Enriquez was born in El Paso, Texas and received his art training
in Los Angeles, the University of Texas at El Paso (B.A.) and New Mexico
State University (M.A.). He teaches art at hispanic Bowie High School on
the El Paso/Juarez border and his students oftentimes provide inspiration
for his work. He has been included in numerous exhibitions including the
nationally touring CARA (Chicano Art: Resistance and Affirmation) show.
Gaspar Enriquezs is a significant voice for the sub-cultures along the
U.S./Mexican border.
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