In this Q&A with queer artist Robert Alvarez, we discuss the importance of identity and representation, the challenges of finding a sense of belonging in a rapidly changing city like Austin, and the power of art to inspire.
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i know that my art is original because of the way i bring the colors to a standard subject matter. the colors are the most important part of my work as i feel it evokes the most emotion in a positive way. my art is meant to make people happy and instantly put a smile on their face, and that’s exactly what i’ve seen it do.
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i know that my art is original because of the way i bring the colors to a standard subject matter. the colors are the most important part of my work as i feel it evokes the most emotion in a positive way. my art is meant to make people happy and instantly put a smile on their face, and that’s exactly what i’ve seen it do.
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i am heavily inspired by andy warhol’s pop art. as far as my style and color palette choice goes, i find my myself creating things that bring me joy, connect with my inner child, and celebrate my identity. i love to take queer icons (i.e. indya moore, freddy mercury, sasha velour, etc.) and turn them into their most vibrant and colorful versions of themselves. the color explosion represents my playfulness and childlike excitement. as a queer person, i have found that i often feel like my childhood was interrupted by societal expectations and being pushed into a box i never felt like i belonged. i am in my celebratory era of my identity and found that my art is very much inspired by that.
