Tortilla art explained

Tortilla art is fine art that uses tortillas as a canvas.^{[1] [2] [3]} The tortilla(s) are baked, often coated with acrylic and painted or screenprinted.^[4] The purpose of tortilla art is to reflect the Chicano cultural roots of the artist.^[5] Tortilla art is a technique used in many countries.

According to one tortilla artist,^[6]

The Great Tortilla Conspiracy is an art group that utilizes tortilla art as a medium. It is located in San Francisco's Mission district and the members include Joseph "Jos" Sances, René Yañez, Rio Yañez, and Art Hazelwood.^[7]

Californian artist José Montoya created a series of artworks by burning images onto tortillas.^[8]

External links

A list of noteworthy tortilla artists

• Joe Bravo
• The Great Tortilla Conspiracy

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2011-07-29. The Tortilla Art of Joe Bravo: Gallery. 2020-10-30. Highland Park-Mount Washington, CA Patch. en.
2. Web site: June 21, 2007. Tortilla Art: Ultimate In Good Taste!. 2020-10-30. CBS News. en-US.
3. Web site: 2001-11-30. Joe Bravo - Tortilla art. 2020-10-30. Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers. en.
4. Book: Romo. Terezita. ¡Printing the Revolution!: The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965 to Now. Ramos. E. Carmen. Zapata. Claudia E.. Reinoza. Tatiana. 2020. Princeton University Press. 978-0-691-21080-3. 106. en.
5. Web site: Tortilla Art Good Food. 2020-10-30. KCRW. en.
6. Web site: Tortilla Art. Joe Bravo. 2015-04-21.
7. Web site: Advice to Young Artists: René Yáñez. 2015-04-21. Mission Local. 28 September 2011 .
8. Web site: Guide to the José Montoya Papers . oac.cdlib.org . 15 June 2024.