I feel like I'm changing as a human being, and I think…
“I feel like I'm changing as a human being, and I think that the work needed to be in line with where I'm at. When I was younger and I was making political work, I was trying to figure out where my work fit in because when you're young you're like, "I don't know." I'm Latino, I grew up in Mexico, and so I thought that maybe I had to talk about those things. Then finally I didn't need my identity to rely on anymore. So now the work is becoming about more esoteric things, I guess - my own sort of language.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He evolves beyond identity‑based work toward abstract personal language.
In simple terms: Moving past identity in art.
Key Takeaway
Explore beyond identity constraints.
Themes
identity
artistic evolution
self‑discovery
Mood
introspective
creative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibitions
- personal projects
- teaching
Key Concepts
cultural heritage
creative freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your heritage influence your art now?
- What new languages are you creating?
A Different Perspective
Identity can still inform deeper work.