Artist, Manuel Acevedo, grew up in L.A. and Pico Rivera, CA. In an interview from AdelanteMagazine he says, “It’s the people of our community who inspire my work, the power of gay Latinos”. Specializing in portraits and figuring drawings of Gay Latino men, Acevedo captures a regal elegance within sensual scenes. There is a pop-art element to his work that is very appealing but not at all grotesque that inspires a feeling of nostalgia. He uses Indian Ink, technical pens and watercolors in most of his work, occasionally utilizing pencils as well. He mixes a monochromatic palette with bursts of color, strategically placed in specific areas within a piece. The work of Manuel Acevedo is a brilliant combination of passion and substance as well as a demonstration of technical skill. We are proud to present a selection of his work.
MANUEL ACEVEDO GALLERY
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