CAL aims to help artists succeed, whether that's offering skill building classes, the opportunity to exhibit work in our gallery, or sell work in our Gift Gallery. Our Artist on Display series invites you to get to know our artists a little bit better!
About the artist
JL: I'm Jacob Lopez, born in Temecula, CA and raised here in Columbia. I’m 20 years old and create as an outlet for struggles I've come across (Mental illness, my sexuality and general day to day findings.) Art in any form, I think, is the best way to express things words can't sometimes.
JL: I've been creating ever since I could remember. I started with just drawing and making crafts with my grandma, but found some talent in there and kept going with it.
JL: My inspirations in general are the pop artists like, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein and various other artists that use color and silkscreening as a medium. Also inspired by the 80s for color and aesthetic.
JL: I am currently a tire technician, my other "hobby" and enjoyment is cars.
Developing a Rhythm
JL: I've frequently switched mediums, but recently have been practicing spray paint & photo emulsion silkscreen. My practice has evolved in creating more meaningful pieces and using more color.
JL: I generally explore color and imagery. With thought-provoking meanings. Not necessarily "edgy" maybe, but I try adding more to the question of "What is art"?
JL: Anything can be art, Warhol was that artist. I enjoy having meaning and thoughts, alongside color and imagery that may not be accepted into a "normal" world.
internal reflection
JL: "Media" came out of an idea, thought or "reason" why I'm gay. Somehow it’s different, based on how I, specifically, noticed more males in advertising and media than women.
JL: "Thoughts" is similarly based on the idea of male form, and that reasoning behind me being the way I am. Also, it includes an aspect of self harm, and how I view differences.
JL: Normality for me is seeing scars on different pieces of the body.
