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Leo
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Leo Limón was
born and still resides in East Los Angeles. Called the "Alley
River Cat Artist" by former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan,
he is known for the cat faces he paints on the cement walls
channeling the Los Angeles River. Limón's work on paper deals
mostly with the indigenous ideals of "corazón" and uses many
Aztec symbols.
Limón considers himself a cultural worker and an arts ambassador
for East Los Angeles and the Chicano community. While he was
in high school, Limón was influenced by and involved with Los
Four, especially Carlos Almaraz. During his time with Self-Help
Graphics, a community-based visual arts center, Limón helped
to develop the annual celebration of Día de Los Muertos and
the Atelier Printmaking Program. In addition, Limón helped to
establish the Aztlan Cultural Arts Foundation, Inc., to pursue
his commitment to youth in his community. He has also worked
with the MeChicano Art Center and the Centro de Arte Público.
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Más Juegos (More Games).
Giclee print, 30¾" x 40", 2004.
Original: Acrylic on canvas, 48" x 69¾", 2000. |
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