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An homage to the working hand, labor, and labors o

An homage to the working hand, labor, and labors of love… for the Creative Resilience exhibition in DTLA this October.

I’m looking forward to the day when something that feels gigantic for me at this moment… just becomes the norm. I’m not 100% done with this yet, but it’s almost finished.

Exhibition info: @crla_art
#printmaking #reliefprint #boyleheights #creativeresilience #worksonpaper

She has potential… this will inevitably change.

She has potential… this will inevitably change. I’m just playin right now… #printmaking #losangeles #boyleheights #collage #contemporaryart

Thank you to @skirball_la for the opportunity to s

Thank you to @skirball_la for the opportunity to share this work with educators, and for making space for my work. I love the Skirball team and their thoughtful and excellent work.
❤️❤️❤️
#teachingartist #coloring #collage #workshop #museum

#Repost @yorkcollegegalleries ・・・ Stephanie

#Repost @yorkcollegegalleries
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Stephanie Mercado has some gorgeous relief print collages in our Nuestra Tierrra exhibition at Marketview Arts. These photos don’t do them justice because they’re a little distorted from trying to avoid reflections from the glazing, so you’ll have to come see them in person to fully appreciate them. You won’t be disappointed! Her work explores feminist narratives, including women in the labor force, domestic life, and the persecution of women through witch hunts. Visit her at @iluvpaper to see her amazing animations. #contemporaryprintmaking #printmakingcollage #reliefprintmaking #worklifebalance #feministnarratives #resistance #nuestratierra

Whether we’re friends or neighbors, we have each

Whether we’re friends or neighbors, we have each others’ backs. Despite what some may say, workers run L.A. We already knew it, but COVID made it plain. We have power in our numbers.

Together, we can fight back through creative resilience. When we use our skills and talents to create something incredible, we stand up to systems designed to keep us down.

This October 8th through 16th, we’re showing that we are resilient and that our joy is unstoppable.

Thank you to @crla_art for including my work in this exhibition. ❤️❤️❤️

#CreativeResilience #mutualaid #DTLA #LosAngeles

🙋🏻‍♀️Hi friends! If you had to take a

🙋🏻‍♀️Hi friends! If you had to take a road trip from Los Angeles to Colorado, where would you stop along the way? What do you recommend? Any attractions? Good food? #roadtrip #travel #animation #california #colorado

I ❤️ kids and they loved their 🪴 plants. So

I ❤️ kids and they loved their 🪴 plants. Some of them mentioned their moms love plants too, and that they had a lot of plants in their homes. They were excited about watering them and watching them grow. 😍#boyleheights #losangeles #arteducation #teachingart #coloring #collage

I had the BEST time sharing this activity with the

I had the BEST time sharing this activity with the kids at the Variety Boys and Girls Club!!! 🙋🏻‍♀️

They loved it and one participant said “Thank you. I am so happy and grateful to make this project.”

They asked if they could name their plants and one participant decided to name their plant Bob. 🤓

Thank you to Ms. Monica for inviting me into her class room. She does really great work there.

Special thanks to @latinxwithplants 🪴 for working with me so quickly and helping me give the kids a nice healthy gift. #workshop #latinxheritagemonth #coloring #boyleheights #collage

It has taken so long to reach this point, where I

It has taken so long to reach this point, where I am using my knowledge of print as a tool to create work that is not purist. I am so grateful for the burst of energy I have had over the last couple of days, to get these done. Maybe it was the recent full moon 🌒? #printmaking #contemporaryart #linocut #monotype #collage

😮 RELIEVED that I was able to start and finish

😮 RELIEVED that I was able to start and finish this carving today. I kept second guessing myself. Worrying that it might take longer than expected… as usual. I owe some of you lovelies some emails and replies. Thanks for being patient. I’ve been working very hard. This will be a vessel for a bouquet!

Image: linoleum blocks mounted on wood panel, 40 x 26” each

#printmaking #reliefprint #blockprint #losangeles #pun

The biggest relief print i have made to date… yo

The biggest relief print i have made to date… you don’t need a big press to go big if you can piece the prints together. #bendingoverbackwards #printmaking #relief #linocut #boyleheights

I’m all set and ready to share this activity wit

I’m all set and ready to share this activity with all plant lovers, teachers, and anyone interested in doing something a little creative. Creativity is good for the soul! Come check this… this idea came to mind when I covered a grow pot in decorative paper to hide the plastic rim. I really like the result and I get to share it with 2nd and 3rd graders on Monday! Let me know if you want to make one. I can send you the coloring sheets. #plants #artprocess #artreels #coloring #collage #boyleheights #losangeles

The beauty of collage is when the images make them

The beauty of collage is when the images make themselves… #collage #coloringbook #boyleheights

Working on a new project for a workshop I will be

Working on a new project for a workshop I will be teaching in honor of Latinx Heritage month. This coloring and collage activity pays homage to the beautiful textiles and embroidery of Latin America and the indigenous people. When I was a kid my grandma taught me how to embroider my dress shirts and I miss wearing my work on my collar. Need an activity for your classroom? I have a few free downloadable coloring and collage activities on my website. They are customizable and versatile. Link in bio.
#bordado #otomi #embroidery #stitchwork #coloringbook #latinx #workshop

Can you imagine someone publishing your diary afte

Can you imagine someone publishing your diary after you’re gone? #embarrassing

Sunday at the museum with the exhibition “Many” at Craft Contemporary. Thank you @hollyjerger and all of the museum staff for the wonderful experience and for giving local artists a platform to show their work. Much love ❤️. #printmaking #museum #losangeles #collage #contemporaryart

Tomorrow: “Many” closes at Craft Contemporary.

Tomorrow: “Many” closes at Craft Contemporary. I will be at the museum with fellow artist @zeina_baltagi celebrating Zeina’s birthday! I plan to be there at 1pm. Come see the shows before they close. #craftcontemporary #losangeles #artforum #artist #museum

“Tut tut! It looks like rain…” section of a

“Tut tut! It looks like rain…” section of a widescreen animation featuring a baby riding a hummingbird. ❤️Raingurl by @kraejiyaeji #printmaking #paperanimation #animation #artreels #paper

Nuestra Tierra, Printmaking Exhibition curated by

Nuestra Tierra, Printmaking Exhibition curated by Drive By Press cofounder Joseph Velasquez (@dbpjoseph) that explores the complexity and diversity of the Latinx experience through the lens of belonging, interpreted broadly as connection to lands, customs, community, nation, contemporary art, and the feeling of being welcome or unwelcome. @marketviewarts

Featuring:
Fraixa Albizu, @thelastprint  Carlos Barbarena, @carlosbarberena
Maclovio Cantu, @maclovio4 Gino Castellanos, @gino.castellanos Juana Estrada, @juanaseemyprints
Sandra C Fernandez @sfernandezart
Paul Acevedo Gomez, @el_paulo_press
Stephanie Mercado, @iluvpaper
Gisela Ramirez, @ceramicprintmaker
Coco Rico, @socorroricos
Linda Lucia Santana @Linda.lucia.santana
Esteban del Valle @estebandelvalle112
Joseph Velasquez, @dbpjoseph
Reinaldo Gil Zambrano, @rgzprints

Marketview Arts
37 W Philadelphia St
York, PA 17401
September 9–October 22, 2022

Images by: Matthew Clay Robison

#printmaking #artreels #contemporaryart #latinx #artistsoninstagram

🙋🏻‍♀️Hi Friends! This weekend is the o

🙋🏻‍♀️Hi Friends! This weekend is the opening for “Nuestra Tierra (Our Land)” at York College’s Art Galleries in York, PA. “Nuestra Tierra (Our Land)” is a printmaking exhibition @marketviewarts guest curated by Drive By Press cofounder Joseph Velasquez (@dbpjoseph) that explores the complexity and diversity of the Latinx experience through the lens of belonging, interpreted broadly as connection to lands, customs, community, nation, contemporary art, and the feeling of being welcome or unwelcome.

The exhibition features work by:  
Fraixa Albizu, @thelastprint  Carlos Barbarena, @carlosbarberena
Maclovio Cantu, @maclovio4 Gino Castellanos, @gino.castellanos Juana Estrada, @juanaseemyprints
Sandra C Fernandez @sfernandezart
Paul Acevedo Gomez, @el_paulo_press
Stephanie Mercado, @iluvpaper
Gisela Ramirez, @ceramicprintmaker
Coco Rico, @socorroricos
Linda Lucia Santana @Linda.lucia.santana
Esteban del Valle @estebandelvalle112
Joseph Velasquez, @dbpjoseph
Reinaldo Gil Zambrano, @rgzprints

Marketview Arts
37 W Philadelphia St
York, PA 17401
September 9–October 22, 2022
More info: YCP.edu

Image: Joseph Velasquez, La matadora y las 15 oraciones, mounted lithographs, screen prints and woodcuts on wooden boxes
#printmaking #contemporaryart #yorkcollege #collage #lithography #screenprinting

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