Tortilla art refers to
fine art
In European academic traditions, fine art is developed primarily for aesthetics or creative expression, distinguishing it from decorative art or applied art, which also has to serve some practical function, such as pottery or most metalwor ...
that uses
tortilla
A tortilla (, ) is a thin, circular unleavened flatbread originally made from maize hominy meal, and now also from wheat flour. The Aztecs and other Nahuatl speakers called tortillas ''tlaxcalli'' (). First made by the indigenous peoples of M ...
s as a
canvas.
The tortilla(s) are baked, often coated with acrylic and painted or
screenprinted.
The purpose of tortilla art is to reflect the
Chicano
Chicano or Chicana is a chosen identity for many Mexican Americans in the United States. The label ''Chicano'' is sometimes used interchangeably with ''Mexican American'', although the terms have different meanings. While Mexican-American ident ...
cultural roots of the artist. Tortilla art is a technique used in many countries.
According to one tortilla artist,
''The Great Tortilla Conspiracy'' is an art group that utilizes tortilla art as a medium, they are located in San Francisco's Mission district, the members include
Joseph "Jos" Sances,
René Yañez,
Rio Yañez, and Art Hazelwood.
See also
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José Montoya
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Jos Sances
John Joseph "Jos" Sances (born August 18, 1952) is an American artist, activist, writer, and community organizer, known for his printmaking, and tile murals/public art . He is the founder and director of Alliance Graphics. Sances is based in Berk ...
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René Yañez
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Rio Yañez
References
External links
A list of noteworthy tortilla artists
Joe BravoThe Great Tortilla Conspiracy
Artistic techniques
Chicano art
Tortilla
Mexican-American culture
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