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Frésquez
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(b. 1957, Denver, Colorado)

Carlos Frésquez is inspired by cartoons, comic books and psychedelic posters. As a painter he loves bold colours. He uses his sense of humour to focus attention to critical issues and to poke fun. He was 

born in Denver, where he still resides. He received a B.A. from Metropolitan State University of Denver (1980) and an MFA from the University of Colorado Boulder (1995). Frésquez has lectured widely about Chicano art history and his own artwork at many colleges, universities, galleries, and art centers, and is currently a Professor at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. He has exhibited his drawings, sculptures, prints, installations, and paintings in at least 30 U.S. states and ten different countries. 

Frésquez’s work has been included in many regional and national touring exhibitions, including Arte Caliente (2005-2007), The Colorado Artist Fellowship Awards Exhibition (1997), The Chicano Codices; Encountering Art of the Americas (1992–1994), Chicano Aesthetics: Rasquachismo (1988-1989), and the ground-breaking exhibition featuring the work of 180 artists, Chicano Art: Resistance and Affirmation (1990–1993).

Photo courtesy of the artist | Fotografía cortesía del artista

Works in the exhibition | Obras en la exposición

2005-present
Carlos Frésquez
Altered thrift-store landscapes | Paisajes adquiridos e intervenidos por el artista
Variable dimensions | Dimensiones varias
Private collection | Colección privada
Photo courtesy of the artist | Imagen cortesía del artista
2005-present
Carlos Frésquez
Altered thrift-store landscapes | Paisajes adquiridos e intervenidos por el artista
Variable dimensions | Dimensiones varias
Private collection | Colección privada
Photo courtesy of the artist | Imagen cortesía del artista
2005-present
Carlos Frésquez
Altered thrift-store landscapes | Paisajes adquiridos e intervenidos por el artista
Variable dimensions | Dimensiones varias
Private collection | Colección privada
Photo courtesy of the artist | Imagen cortesía del artista
2005-present
Carlos Frésquez
Altered thrift-store landscapes | Paisajes adquiridos e intervenidos por el artista
Variable dimensions | Dimensiones varias
Private collection | Colección privada
Photo courtesy of the artist | Imagen cortesía del artista
2005-present
Carlos Frésquez
Altered thrift-store landscapes | Paisajes adquiridos e intervenidos por el artista
Variable dimensions | Dimensiones varias
Private collection | Colección privada
Photo courtesy of the artist | Imagen cortesía del artista

Selected Works | Otras obras destacadas

1979
Carlos Frésquez
Spraypaint, photocopy collage and pencil on paper | Pintura en aerosol, colleague de fotocopias y lápiz sobre papel
76.2 x 55.8 cm (30 x 22 in)
Collection of the artist | Colección del artista
Photo by Wes Magyar | Imagen cortesía de Wes Magyar
1998
Carlos Frésquez
Acrylic on canvas and panel | Acrílico sobre tela y panel
213.3 x 393.7 x 10.1 cm (84 x 156 x 4 in)
Collection of the artist | Colección del artista
Photo by Wes Magyar | Imagen cortesía de Wes Magyar
1992
Carlos Frésquez
Pastel and color pencil on paper | Pastel y lápiz de color sobre papel
106.6 x 101.6 cm (42 x 40 in)
Collection of the artist | Colección del artista
Photo by Wes Magyar | Imagen cortesía de Wes Magyar
1999
Carlos Frésquez
Spraypaint, screenprint and oil on mdf | Pintura en aerosol, serigrafía y óleo sobre mdf
172.7 x 132 x 10.1 cm (68 x 52 x 4 in)
Collection of the artist | Colección del artista
Photo by Wes Magyar | Imagen cortesía de Wes Magyar
2021
Carlos Frésquez
Oil on canvas | Oleo sobre tela
142.2 x 96.5 cm (56 x 38 in)
Collection of the artist | Colección del artista
Photo by Wes Magyar | Imagen cortesía de Wes Magyar
1992
Carlos Frésquez
Graphite on paper | Grafito sobre papel
68.5 x 55.8 cm (27 x 22 in)
Collection of the artist | Colección del artista
Photo by Wes Magyar | Imagen cortesía de Wes Magyar

TASTE, READ, WATCH + LISTEN | SABOREA, LEE, MIRA + ESCUCHA

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