Past Resident
Nelson Gutierrez
Nelson Gutierrez is an artist exploring the constant struggle of individuals and some communities at large for a better life — resilience, hope, the search for common ground. His work is informed by personal and collective memories. It is composed of two- and three-dimensional pieces, conceptual objects and installations that reflect current socio-political issues. Different materials are juxtaposed in a way that provides symbolic relevance to the topic being explored. Diverse mediums are used to express feelings of collective longing, fear, grief and hope.
Image credit:
Pigeon Man. Mat Board cutout. 31 inches diameter. 2020
