Humberto Maldonado is a figurative painter who focuses on bold and vibrant colors and pulls inspiration from their Mexican roots. Maldonado’s work is dense with Fauvism and Cubism style that is balanced between realism and escapism.⁠

“All individuals inhabit an environment surrounded by typical Mexican objects, vegetation, and fluids to tell a story of survival in heteronormative, white America.” Humberto’s pieces amplify the prejudice in America in addition to sparking important conversations about “discrimination, abuse, self-discovery and forgiveness in an absurd manner to draw attention to ignored issues and also light-hearted moments.” Humberto’s art “frequently looks back at Mexican American history and the intersections of family, identity, and queerness.” ⁠

“As a queer child growing up in the San Joaquin Valley” Maldonado has thought of San Francisco as a “safe haven” for them which has immensely influenced their work through the beautiful scenery and artistic freedom that occurs within the city. Humberto’s work was displayed at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, March 18, 2022-April 22, 2022. ⁠

Feature Published: January 28, 2022
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