Changarrito Residency: David Delgado

Feb. 1

Feb. 1 @ 8:00 am Feb. 28 @ 5:00 pm

Married Spud
Acrylic on Panel
8”x8”

About the Artist

David Delgado (b.1992) is a visual artist from Houston, Texas. Being a first generation Mexican American with a bilingual upbringing, symbolic language is a strong part of the artwork he creates. This presents itself as questioning and showcasing objects that often go disregarded. By doing so, exploring objects as placeholders for larger conversations of value in a capitalistic centered environment.

Delgado earned his BFA in Studio Art Sculpture from the University of Houston in 2014. He was an illustrator for the Daily Cougar Newspaper 2011-2014. From 2013-2021 he worked as a bronze patineur and office manager at a bronze art foundry that his family established. Afterwards, he returned to academics, teaching art to K-6 students with organizations such as MECA and Harmony Public School District.

Artist Statement

“David Delgado that explores perceptions of value, nostalgia, and rarity through vibrant paintings and meticulously crafted sculptures. Inspired by items found on eBay, Delgado’s work examines how certain objects—often trivial or overlooked—acquire sentimental worth for niche audiences. Featuring paintings of toy collectibles and surreal depictions of “rare” Hot Cheeto shapes, alongside bronze sculptures of mundane trinkets, the exhibition brings attention to the dual nature of these objects as both significant and banal. Through this approach, Delgado encourages viewers to question the forces that elevate everyday items into cherished collectibles.”

Changarrito Cart – February 15-16 & 22-23

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.

David Delgado will be at the Mexic-Arte Museum featuring her artwork on the Changarrito cart right outside the Museum’s entrance on February 15-16 & 22-23 from 12 – 3 PM.

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.

Changarrito Instagram Live Interview – February 27 at 5 PM

You’re invited to Mexic-Arte Museum’s Changarrito Instagram Live event with artist David Delgado, taking place virtually through the Museum’s Instagram account @mexic_arte! Luisa Fernanda Perez, Mexic-Arte Museum’s Curator of Exhibitions and Director Of Programs, 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.