"Dreaming Behind the Fence" by Fernando Lozano
Since Fernando Lozanoâs early artistic inspiration stemmed from experiencing art in public places, it fits that his exhibit âOn Fire,â part of the Mayo Mas Mexicano Celebration presented by Arte Mexicano en Indiana, is on view at Central Library through May 26.Â
âThe exhibit gives you the opportunity to open a window into the events that have made an impact on my art,â Lozano says. âLike global warming, the injustices faced by the âDreamersâ and the LGBTQ+ community. My art addresses the police brutality that the Black community is enduring along with the Black Lives Matter movement that has mobilized the nation and the world. It touches on war and the loss of lives, as well as the atrocities that this brings when there is no compassion. At the same time, âOn Fireâ reminds the viewer that there is hope and laughter with the paintings âThe Faces of Peaceâ and the series on Charlie Chaplin.â