Since the dawn of my memories, Pink has been a significant part of my life.  It has always been my favorite color… even in sixth grade when Pink was no longer “cool.”  I blame it on my mother who dressed me exclusively in frilly, pink dresses when I was little… my father had to beg to get me into something yellow.  As I grew and developed, so did my love of Pink. In kindergarten, when the children were asked what their favorite animal was, most replied with a general “dog” or “cat,” a couple of boys said “snake.”  Not me… the teachers were all quite impressed that “pink flamingo” was my response.

My simple crush grew into an obsession… I hungered for a relationship with this intangible entity.  I investigated Pink through my art and research, hoping to better understand it.  I have learned that Pink is not palpable, nor is it a living thing.  Pink, like any color, is a disguise that allows things masquerade, to provoke a specific sensation, mood, or personality.

            My art is mainly introverted, although while I am not specifically addressing issues such as feminism or politics, I invite the viewer to consider these possibilities through the loaded symbolism that Pink carries.  My paintings range from pattern, to graphic images, to chimeras incorporating the flamingo; my physical manifestation of pink.  I investigate the anti-cliché of Pink by creating evil, demonic, three-headed flamingos and exploring their personality through painting and printmaking.  I have discovered the effects of Pink overwhelming people through installation.

            I have already discovered a great deal about Pink through my artwork and research and I have also discovered a lot about myself.  In the course of further examining Pink, I will gain an even better comprehension and appreciation for it… perhaps sating my craving for PINK!

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Saul Aguirre

Miguel Guzman

 Tom Spera

Javier Lara

 Gwendolyn Rodig   and her "fowl play"