Artist Talk: Hector Hernandez - September 14, 2017, Portland Art Museum

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Video

Publication Date

9-14-2017

Subjects

Rivera, Diego, 1886-1957 -- Criticism and interpretation, Mural painting and decoration -- Mexican, Social Justice

Abstract

Hector Hernandez holds degrees in social anthropology, fine arts, and art and education. He began mural painting in Mexico City under Arnold Belkin, and his community murals and public art continue to follow the teachings of the Mexican school of painting. Subjects and themes of his work include social and cultural change, immigration, and cultural interactions and dynamics.

In this Artist Talk, Hector talks about Diego Rivera's "Los Frutos del Trabajo (The Fruits of Labor)" and how it connects with his work with murals and mosaics - http://www.portlandartmuseum.us/mwebcgi/mweb.exe?request=record;id=20289;type=101.

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https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/26931

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