Armando Sebastian

Artist Statement / Bio
My first trip out of my hometown was to Mexico City when I was 5 years old, there are a few things that I remember very clearly: our visit to Teotihuacan; the two pyramids of the Sun and the Moon
I also remember the grand Zocalo, the Aztec dancers and the colorful street vendors, the Cathedral and the Alameda Central while driving around the city in my Abuelo’s old truck listening to Trio Ballads. I remember being so excited because my mom was always telling me tales about everything, I think that stimulated my imagination and contributed to a love for my culture. My work is mainly inspired by life experiences, rooted in autobiographical details from my childhood and adolescence. I use media to tell stories through my Art and explore questions of identity and gender. With reference to poets, music icons and symbols amid vibrant landscapes, you’ll find yourself delve into an atmosphere of human pain and vulnerability reminiscent of the ex-voto paintings. I celebrate my Mexican heritage using bright colors inspired by folk-art and themes of love and spirituality are often depicted in my paintings. My hope is that people can relate to my story and that my work can transcend time, language, and cultural boundarie...

Science of Communication UANL, Monterrey, Mexico.

Solo Exhibitions
2023 Reclaiming my World
Norman Brown Gallery Dallas, TX.
2022 Mas Alla de los Suenos
AT&T Showcase Dallas, TX.
2021 SERENADE
Cluley Projects Gallery Dallas, TX.
2021 Mexicanisimo
Norman Brown Gallery Dallas, TX.
2021 Parallel Universe
Fort Worth Arts Center Fort Worth, TX.
2020 The Dreamer
Latino Cultural Center Dallas, TX.
2019 The Graden of Good & Evil
LHUCA Center for the Arts Lubbock, TX.
2019 ROSA MEXICANO
BCA Texas Dallas, TX.
2018 The Garden of Good & Evil
Lillian Bradshaw Gallery/Central Library,Dallas Tx
2015 Vera Cruz
AGM University ,Dallas Tx

Selected Exhibitions

2023 WE ARE HERE
Love Texas ART Gallery - Artspace111
2023 A Survey of Artist
Wichita Falls Museum of Art - Wichita Falls,TX.
2022 The 25TH Anniversary of LHUCA
Louis Hopkins Center of the Arts Lubbock, TX.
2022 Looking Back
Cluley Projects Gallery, Dallas, TX.
2020 Our faces, our voices
Fort Worth Community Arts Center Fort Worth, TX.
2019 Khaos 7
Ro2Art Gallery
2018 New Texas Talent ,Sta...