The artisans of Mexico’s 32 states express their cultures, ancestry, and customs through their art in a variety of ways. During Luis Carvajal’s travels, he has collected the wonderful and unique creations in this exhibit. Included are replicas of an array of masks used in Mexico since 3000 B.C.E., as well as Masks of the Devil, some of which include real goat horns. This collection highlights the Mexican artisans who preserve their heritage through their artwork.

Photo credit to Joyce Shan.

Lexi D is an illustrator based out of Massachusetts who has had an on and off again relationship with art. She has been a hobbyist illustrator and designer since she first got her hands on a 64 piece set of Crayola Crayons at the ripe age of 8. She primarily works digitally, because continuously buying paint supplies is unsustainable for her wallet. Her work is inspired by fantasy, cartoons, video games, and maximalism. When she is not drawing, she is most likely watching movies, crocheting, reading, or eating chicken wings – in that order.

Christopher MacDonald is an artist who specializes in animation and illustration. His work is primarily 2D and digital, though much of it is done with a traditional flair. This artist has an aesthetic interest in days gone by, utilizing early 20th century cartoons to retro gaming, its presence works as a lens in order to experience the stories he tells. Starting from the far left, the projects on display here document the progress of artistic interest and skill from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to now. While still doing freelance animation work, a stronger dedication to illustration and comic art has come about in his creative voice.