Hispanic Heritage Art Show 2023

The Spanish Language Club is so excited to present the BR FLAIM Hispanic Heritage Art Show! October 6th 2023 at the BR FLAIM atrium.

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The goal of this event is to not only celebrate the world's finest Hispanic artists, but also for our children to gain a greater knowledge and appreciation for the amazing contributions Hispanic people have made to the arts!

All art presented should be inspired by Hispanic artists, and created by our students (with the help of our adults, of course). Each art piece should be accompanied by a brief description of the art and the artist who inspired it. This description could be handwritten, or typed. It should include the name of the Hispanic artist, their country of birth, and the type of art they are known for. It should be posted on the art piece itself, or displayed next to the art piece. Be sure to include the students' signatures on paintings, drawings, or graphic designs.

Please have all art turned in to the school by Wednesday, October 4th, 2023. If your art needs an easel for display, and you have access to one, please bring it.

Here is a brief list of some Hispanic artists who may inspire you. Feel free to explore them, as well as to be inspired by any other Hispanic painters, photographers, graphic designers, ceramic artists, street artists, poets, and more!

Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo is one of the most important Mexican artists. Frida Kahlo was born in Coyoacán, Mexico on July 6, 1907. She had three sisters and lived in a blue house. When she was 5 years old, she suffered a very serious illness called polio but she was super strong and survived. She painted her feelings and emotions using traditional Mexican colors and figures.

Pablo Picasso

Pablo Ruiz Picasso (25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist and theater designer. He was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and is known for co-founding the Cubist movement. Cubist paintings show objects from many angles at once. His art is full of color, shapes and symbols that tell stories and convey emotions.

Roberto Lugo

Born of Puerto-Rican descent, Roberto is cool and contemporary. His ceramic work is a hit with students. His style of blending themes and cultures is incredibly engaging and relevant. Most noticeably, the subject matter reflected in his work is surprising, thought-provoking, and can challenge student views and assumptions about artists and ceramic work. After all, how many teapots have you seen that feature Jay-Z and Harriet Tubman together?

Jaime Domínguez

Mexican artist Jaime Domínguez is known for his minimalist work that is great for your students who love color and design. His designs are laced with architecture and geometry. He draws inspiration from Mexican crafts and indigenous art. While his own process is rooted in research, some students will find it refreshing he’s “more interested in the viewer appreciating my work for its appearance and aesthetics, than trying to understand and explain it academically.”

Barbara Rivera

Barbara’s colorful images can show students how much a figure can be reflected in one image. Through color and symbolism, each of her images tells a story about the figure. Inspired by her Cuban and Mexican descent, Barbara says her paintings “are a reflection of my life, my journey, and of the things that are important to me, as influenced by my surroundings: people, places, cultures, and things that I love.” Her message can inspire students to create from within themselves and tell their own stories.

María Martínez-Cañas

Born in Cuba, Martínez-Cañas’ prolific career has featured a number of awards and her artwork is in collections all over the United States. Her success is largely the result of her “insatiable drive to experiment with different photography techniques.” Martínez-Cañas’ body of work showcases various approaches that could appeal to students in photography, design, and painting courses. She is a great example for students as they try new ideas, styles, and materials.

Johanna Toruño

Johanna Toruño, The Unapologetic Street Series

As the creator of the “The Unapologetic Street Series,” street artist Johanna Toruño is all about sending a message through her work and using her designs and posters to amplify her voice and the voices of others. Born in El Salvador and currently living in Brooklyn, NY, Toruño’s work “was inspired and taught by my experiences growing up in the aftermath of the civil war in my country to use poster work as a powerful medium to self-express.” Her series includes posters throughout the city, and she has also created a line of skateboards featuring her designs. Toruño’s work can be a resource for students who are looking to see how their voices can be shared through art and brought to the people.

We can't wait to see what all our little artists create! Be inspired! Be creative! Be there on October 6th! See you then!