By Alex V. Hernandez
EXTRA!
For the past few weeks EXTRA has been asking its readers to nominate people who they think should be recognized and profiled as a Latino our readers should know about. This week EXTRA is profiling Luis DeLaTorre, an artist from the city’s Bridgeport neighborhood.
Luis DeLaTorre, Visual Artist
Age: 46
Where do you live?
I have lived in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood since the age of 7. Although I spent much of my childhood in the states of Jalisco and Nayarít in western Mexico, I was actually born in McAllen, Texas, near the U.S.–Mexico border. It has been these early years that continue to inspire my work.
Can you tell me a little bit about your art?
As a visual artist, much of my work springs from observations as a sort of traveler in this country. My point of view is informed by literature and what I’ve learned about past civilizations. As an artist, I continue to draw inspiration from my deep roots—both indigenous Mexican and Christian. My art continues to evolve as I walk through the sequence of chapters in my artistic career.
How do you try to include your Mexican heritage in what you do?
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