Crystal Galindo (born 1983) is an American visual artist, of Yaqui and Xicana descent. Her paintings are known for celebrating Chicanas and indigenous communities;[1] and they give a strong sense of pride. She has been recognized for using bright colors, her imagery is body inclusive, and she specializes in portraits, as well as venturing into painting sacred icons like Selena.[1] Galindo lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Growing up, she developed a passion for art, she began making art with pens and colored pencils, but upon entering community college she learned to use charcoal, watercolor, and oil paints.[2] The decision to pursue the arts came after watching her parents "give up their love for the arts" [sic] to provide for her and her siblings.[2]
Artworkedit
Plantitas (2021)edit
This series features portraits of women of color with floral elements to represent the energy of mother nature and how these women are goddesses too with their unique ethnic features.[4][non-primary source needed]
Pink Teardrops: Diary of a Sadgirl (2018)edit
This series advocates for mental health, and touches upon how an individual can hide their sadness while dealing with depression and anxiety.[4]
Dulceria (2016)edit
In “Dulceria”, Galindo addresses the issue of society making women feel guilty for indulging in things like sweets and even physical pleasure. Overall, Galindo wants her viewers to know they should not feel guilty for indulging in anything that makes them feel good despite any taboo in the Chicanx community and society.[5]
Multifacetica (2013)edit
In the series “Multifacetica” Galindo paints women who represent power, strength, and pride in their cultural roots.[6] Galindo features different shapes, symbols, and sacred symbols alongside the different women to inspire us to share our stories and break away from white supremacy by embracing our ethnic roots and how we are a physical representation of our ancestor's resilience.[6][1][2]
Exhibitionsedit
Dulce by Nature, Arts Visalia Visual Art Center, the exhibition was open from February 1–24, 2017[5]
Multifacetica: Un Cambio de Paradigma, COS Art Gallery, February 4–27, 2014[6][7]
Fotos y Recuerdos: Works by Crystal Galindo, Studio Grand, Oakland California, April 2015[8]
Referencesedit
^ abc"Meet Crystal Galindo, the Painter Centering Chicanas, Chingonas, and Cholas". Remezcla. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
crystal, galindo, born, 1983, american, visual, artist, yaqui, xicana, descent, paintings, known, celebrating, chicanas, indigenous, communities, they, give, strong, sense, pride, been, recognized, using, bright, colors, imagery, body, inclusive, specializes, . Crystal Galindo born 1983 is an American visual artist of Yaqui and Xicana descent Her paintings are known for celebrating Chicanas and indigenous communities 1 and they give a strong sense of pride She has been recognized for using bright colors her imagery is body inclusive and she specializes in portraits as well as venturing into painting sacred icons like Selena 1 Galindo lives in the San Francisco Bay Area Contents 1 Biography 2 Artwork 2 1 Plantitas 2021 2 2 Pink Teardrops Diary of a Sadgirl 2018 2 3 Dulceria 2016 2 4 Multifacetica 2013 3 Exhibitions 4 References 5 Further reading 6 External linksBiography editCrystal Galindo was born in 1983 in Visalia California and raised in Exeter Tulare County 2 3 She is of Yaqui and Xicana descent Galindo graduated from the College of the Sequoias in 2009 and she double majored in Painting and Chicano Studies at the Sonoma State University where she graduated in 2013 with a BFA degree 2 Growing up she developed a passion for art she began making art with pens and colored pencils but upon entering community college she learned to use charcoal watercolor and oil paints 2 The decision to pursue the arts came after watching her parents give up their love for the arts sic to provide for her and her siblings 2 Artwork editPlantitas 2021 edit This series features portraits of women of color with floral elements to represent the energy of mother nature and how these women are goddesses too with their unique ethnic features 4 non primary source needed Pink Teardrops Diary of a Sadgirl 2018 edit This series advocates for mental health and touches upon how an individual can hide their sadness while dealing with depression and anxiety 4 Dulceria 2016 edit In Dulceria Galindo addresses the issue of society making women feel guilty for indulging in things like sweets and even physical pleasure Overall Galindo wants her viewers to know they should not feel guilty for indulging in anything that makes them feel good despite any taboo in the Chicanx community and society 5 Multifacetica 2013 edit In the series Multifacetica Galindo paints women who represent power strength and pride in their cultural roots 6 Galindo features different shapes symbols and sacred symbols alongside the different women to inspire us to share our stories and break away from white supremacy by embracing our ethnic roots and how we are a physical representation of our ancestor s resilience 6 1 2 Exhibitions editDulce by Nature Arts Visalia Visual Art Center the exhibition was open from February 1 24 2017 5 Multifacetica Un Cambio de Paradigma COS Art Gallery February 4 27 2014 6 7 Fotos y Recuerdos Works by Crystal Galindo Studio Grand Oakland California April 2015 8 References edit a b c Meet Crystal Galindo the Painter Centering Chicanas Chingonas and Cholas Remezcla Retrieved 2021 12 04 a b c d e Galindo Crystal 2017 Crystal Galindo Dialogo 20 2 32 166 doi 10 1353 dlg 2017 0044 ISSN 2471 1039 S2CID 208689268 Crystal Galindo Art of Self Portrait Cougar Echo Online Newsletter Taft College Retrieved 2022 09 02 a b Crystal Galindo Chicana Artwork Crystal Galindo Retrieved 2021 12 04 a b Crystal Galindo Dulce by Nature Exhibition Arts Visalia Visual Art Center Retrieved 2021 12 04 a b c Robles Jessica 2014 02 06 COS Artist Crystal Galindo Returns with Multifaceted Exhibition Valley Voice Retrieved 2021 12 04 Crystal Galindo Art Exhibit Episode 15 Valley PBS Community byYou PBS 2014 retrieved 2022 09 02 Crystal Galindo at Studio Grand Oakland ARTnews com 2015 04 23 Retrieved 2021 12 04 Further reading editCamacho Roberto Art Can Be a Powerful Tool to Challenge White Beauty Standards Prism 1 June 2021 https prismreports org 2021 06 01 art can be a powerful means to challenge white beauty standards Crystal Galindo Chicana Latina Studies 12 Aug 2021 https journal malcs org artistas artists fall 2020 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Crystal Galindo amp oldid 1183911829, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
