RICARDO “NACO” GONZALEZ: DISCO Art Exhibit
@ Pilsen Outpost
1958 W 21st St, Chicago, Illinois 60608
Opening Friday, July 1st, from 6PM - 10PM
On view through Sunday, July 31st
Pilsen Outpost is excited to present
DISCO ART EXHIBIT
by RICARDO “NACO” GONZALEZ
Using vinyl records as his canvas, Ricardo links together music and visual art in this exhibit. The word “disco” refers to the spanish language word for record. Through his detailed painted portraits, each “DISCO” pays tribute to various musicians who have broken barriers, records, impacted cultures, and inspired many generations.
Also included in the series are several local musicians in our surrounding Chicagoland neighborhoods that are deserving of tribute and recognition through one of Ricardo’s custom portraits.
This vibrant fascinating popular art will become instant vintage!
Join us for an opening reception on
FRIDAY, JULY 1st / 6-10pm
Music provided by 606 Records and Señor Eddy Baca from (((SONORAMA)))
Show runs July 1st – 31st
Artist Bio:
Ricardo is a mexican-american artist born and raised in and around Chicago. He was drawn to artwork out of a natural curiousity and a fascination of comic books and cartoons.
Ricardo recieved his BFA in Illustration from the American Academy of Art in 2005. He taught painting and cartooning from 2005 -2008 and eventually dedicated himself to being a teaching artists as well as a full time practicing artist doing murals and exhibitions. His experimentation and drive led him to a full ride fellowship at Kendall College of Art and Design where he has completed an MFA in painting this year. Currently, Ricardo curates and creates exhibitions, projects, and collaborations with several artists.
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