Sep. 1, 2021 @ 8:00 am – Sep. 30, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
Cover image artwork: (Closeup) Luke Cisneros, Living and Dying, 2020, Mural, 5′ x 7′
About the Artist
Luke Cisneros, began his journey after high school which led him to then obtain a Master’s Degree. After teaching undergraduate students and continuously learning, Cisneros eventually got the opportunity to travel to India and gain some knowledge from his time there. Eventually, he made his way back to the U.S.; traveled to Chicago and New York which led him back to Austin where he gave back to the community in the form of art.
Artist Statement
“I remember my grandmother going to church at St. Julia’s on Lyons Road in Austin. I remember not understanding why she did it every week. It wasn’t until I got older I started to understand. The building was old and sometimes falling apart. It consists of ordinary materials like cement, wood, and plaster. However with faith that old building became the house of god to my grandmother. It gave her hope when she didn’t have it. It gave her community when she needed it. I see art as a way for myself to find that type of peace.”
Changarrito cart September 18 -19 & 25-26
Artists have the opportunity to sell their art on the Changarrito cart in front of the Museum (or an offsite location, as representative for the Museum during various Austin festivals). Changarreando expands the reach of the artist by presenting their gallery online, while allowing the option to sell merch over Instagram and receive 100% of the sale.
Luke Cisneros will be at the Mexic-Arte Museum featuring his artwork on the Changarrito cart right outside the Museum’s entrance September 18 -19 and 25-26, 12 pm – 3 pm. Come out and buy his artwork and get to know him in person!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates on original work available for purchase and behind the scenes of the artist’s work, space, and creative process.
Changarreando Facebook Live Interview on Tuesday, September 28th
You’re invited to Mexic-Arte Museum’s Changarreando Facebook Live event with Artist Luke Cisneros on Tuesday, September 28th from 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm CST taking place virtually via the Mexic-Arte Museum’s Facebook page. You can also join us on Zoom by clicking on the button bellow. Mario Villanueva, Mexic-Arte Museum’s Marketing and Events Associate, will facilitate the virtual event with a series of questions directed at the artist including a Q&A taking place during the last 20 minutes of the event.