NewPark Mall’s Cultural Corner May Exhibit Celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Description

Bay Area and internationally acclaimed artist Diego Marcial Rios will be the gallery’s feature artist in May. Rios’s exhibit showcases masks and paintings depicting Mexican tradition.

Described as “Chicano Art,” Rios’ pieces on display will reflect strong Hispanic themes and iconography. His artwork is a reflection of both positive and negative forces he sees and feels in society. The complex imagery in the art is comprised of both ancient and modern symbolism. Rios’ artwork illustrates many social-economic problems faced by contemporary society. The subject matter he chooses is not specific Chicano problems, but rather complex macroeconomic and political phenomena that human beings encounter in life. Rios creates art that is visually stimulating to gain initial viewer acceptance. Once this is achieved, the viewer is confronted with ancient symbols of life and death. The figures and landscapes in the art are inspired by what he has experienced and later dreamt about.

During the exhibit, Rios will be painting a portable 5’ x 9’ mural during a live art demonstration.

The exhibit and live art demonstration is FREE and open to the public. Cultural Corner is located on the lower level near Sears.

More Info

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http://wwwnewparkmall.com

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(510) 284-1600