Alejandra Rubio (She/Her/They/Ella) is a San Francisco-based printmaker, cultural curator, and community advocate. She is critical of societal norms and their impact on marginalized communities, driven by the power of radical imagination in art, dreaming & creating alongside community. Her career in public health & youth education intertwines with independent projects centered around fostering connection & community. Her work intersects art, social justice, & mental health.

After practicing printmaking for the last five years, Alejandra learned how to adapt her art to any environment. Her experimental printmaking work yielded a series of zodiac cards & love letters that she offered to the world. For Alejandra, printmaking is a process of self-trust & exploration, involving carving blocks or screen printing, both enabling her to immerse into the present moment & execute her projects with technical precision.

Currently, she focuses on creating art that documents her lived experiences & passionate views on social-political issues, aiming to generate conversations through public art projects. Alejandra informs her practice by delving into researching Radical Imagination, inspired by artists and activists like Favianna Rodriguez, Max Haiven and Alex Khasnabish who are connected to the Bay Area's history of art and resistance.

Alejandra hosts community printmaking pop-up events with MCCLASF while serving as their Art Educator. Her artworks will be featured in upcoming shows on Aug. 3 at Southern Exposure and Aug. 19 Two Cats Gallery. She invites interested artists to display their work at Taqueria Pancho Villa or El Cafetazo and welcomes collaboration within the artistic community.

Feature Published: July 21, 2023
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