Chicano artist frank gutierrez biography
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Frank comes from a lineage of fine art. I absolutely adore Pinterest, and with it, I create inspiration boards that are shared with select small teams I put together. Yes, there has always been some form of societal pressure in previous generations, but to me with the volatility almost bubbling over into chaos today, I feel it’s even more important for us as artists to take a stand, and produce art that will elicit a solution, spark a conversation, or at the very least bring about some form of awareness and calls-to-action!
When inspired to create something specific, I will first do a lot of research via books and magazines (something I picked up from my father), trips to local art museums, and keyword searches on Pinterest. For example, I may be enjoying a cup of coffee at a local cafe, flipping through a magazine and suddenly come across a story that inspires my next project.
I’d like to know that somehow my art made a difference in the lives of my audience.”
Have you had any noteworthy exhibitions you'd like to share?
“Yes! To this day, I remember the smell of a fresh roll of film being fed into my father’s Olympus, finding excitement in the sounds the shutter made as he’d advance the film with each press of the button!
It was well received and accepted into the art show! His father was a well known Chicano artist in Los Angeles who challenged the stereotype of the immigrant lens. When Frank Gutierrez first set foot on the island of Manhattan in 2013, he knew that it wouldn’t be his last. Even something as simple as walking along the streets of Manhattan has produced many an idea for me to reproduce in my studio.
From a fine art perspective, the likes of Pablo Picasso and Van Gogh, to contemporaries like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, David Hockney and Banksy come to mind. I will say that as of late, I’ve found myself drawn to visiting MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) regularly for inspiration amongst some of the greats: Picasso, Kahlo, Matisse, and Van Gogh to name a few.
Though my father involved himself with film photography, it was a very small part of his illustrious fine art career. It is here where I’m playing around with a variety of filters, overlays and compositing; tweaking and adjusting until I am content!”
What is an artist’s role in society and how do you see that evolving?
“As previously mentioned, addressing the societal pressures we face today is very important.
Francisco Gutiérrez continues to push the boundaries of artistic vision, ensuring that every photograph is a vivid, soulful tribute to the beauty and essence of life's fleeting moments.
Art Exhibitions
Solas Studio Summer Showcase '25; Staff Picks'25
American Illustration - American Photography (AI-AP) AP41
Atlantic Ave Local Development Corp The Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk
Bushwick Community Darkroom @ The Superfair NYC + Sluice Seyðisfjörður, Iceland World Building: An International Traveling Photography Exhibit
Visionary Project With Love, New York
Green Point Gallery Photography Salon Show
The CityMaze A Living Gallery
Green Point Gallery Holiday Salon Art Show
Astoria Art Center 2nd Annual Astoria Local Artist Showcase; Catstoria
Ovono Art + Media Cannavita Art & Photography Exhibition
Brooklyn Art Cave + Raluca Anchidin (Surprise!) BDay Party
Botanica Grove Concrete Canvas: Life Unfiltered; Figures in Frame
Art Groove Experience Art Groove
A.I.R.
Darkroom w/ Francisco Gutiérrez
Awards & Recognitions
American Illustration + American Photography, Winner AP41
The Art of Intuitive Photography Annual Online Photo Exhibition '21 & '22
Magazine Publications
Artist Closeup; Sarze; Maxi; TPPMAG; Swing Black; Elléments; Malvie; Vigour; My New York; Marika; Mob Journal; Shuba; Style Cruze; Edith; Rebel; Fashion Magazine NYC; GMARO; L'Amour; Pump; IMIRAGE; The Style Researcher; Boudoir Inspiration; Fienfh; Moevir; GOJI; Moveux; Milan Weekly
Frank Gutierrez
Explain Yourself
Frank Gutierrez, known not only for autobiographical work, but for art that questions contemporary thinking, has produced a new series based on the fairy tale, Alice in Wonderland.
Originally from Los Angeles, I’ve called Brooklyn home for the last six years. Frank grew up experiencing the highest caliber of art, the freest expression of the soul, and the limitless opportunity of what the eye can see. He uses this foundation to reflect the purity of the vision he is capturing.
What is your background and how did you start your journey in the art world?
“I consider myself an artist first, photographer second.
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