JACOB GUZMAN
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“Most of my work is large-scale, creating a fully immersive experience for viewers. The scale of my work allows viewers to step foot into my perception of the topic of choice. I make obvious statements by incorporating text in my work, also frequently using symbolism and imagery. Both aspects of my work are easily digestible, open-ended, and left for interpretation. Vibrancy in my color choice tends to be a central point of attraction to my work, and subject matter tends to be what keeps viewers involved. My artistic practice includes, but is not limited to, painting, carpentry, fabrication, mural work, community art, and poetry. I taught myself to build canvases, frames, stretcher bars, and other personalized supports for my pieces. I readily use repurposed materials or objects for frames, surfaces to work on, and sculptures as a sustainable practice. 

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Works of art I have created are often inspired and focused on introspection and self-reflection. My pieces represent my journey through my mind and the avenues of experiences that have led me to be who I am now. My collection of work was conducted in a place of self-isolation, free from distraction and outside perspectives. A strong focal point in my artistic process is to bring forth subconscious thoughts to gain knowledge of self, processing otherwise unknown trains of thought through meditation by painting. My collection of work challenges viewers' thoughts on the experiences of people of color born or living in poverty and the survival responses misunderstood by the dominant society, tenderly conveying familiarity to those who can relate.”

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