Crystal Galindo

Crystal Galindo (born 1983) is a visual artist whose paintings are known for celebrating Chicanas and indigenous communities.[1] Her paintings give a strong sense of pride in being part of the Chicanx community and she is recognized for having bright colors, being body inclusive, specializing in portraits, as well as venturing into painting sacred icons like Selena.[1]

Biography

Crystal Galindo is a Yaqui, Xicana artist who was born in Visalia, California, and raised in Exeter, Tulare County.[2] She lives in the San Francisco Bay area.[3] Growing up, she developed a passion for art, she began making art with pens and colored pencils, but upon entering community college she learned to use charcoal, watercolor, and oil paints.[2] The decision to pursue the arts came after watching her parents "give up their love for the arts" [sic] to provide for her and her siblings.[2] Galindo graduated from the College of the Sequoias in 2009 and then pursued a double major in painting and Chicano Studies at the Sonoma State University where she graduated in 2013.[2]

Art

Plantitas (2021)

This series features portraits of women of color with floral elements to represent the energy of mother nature and how these women are goddesses too with their unique ethnic features.[3]

Pink Teardrops: Diary of a Sadgirl (2018)

This series advocates for mental health, and touches upon how an individual can hide their sadness while dealing with depression and anxiety.[3]

Dulceria (2016)

In “Dulceria”, Galindo addresses the issue of society making women feel guilty for indulging in things like sweets and even physical pleasure. Overall, Galindo wants her viewers to know they should not feel guilty for indulging in anything that makes them feel good despite any taboo in the Chicanx community and society.[4]

Multifacetica (2013)

In the series “Multifacetica” Galindo paints women who represent power, strength, and pride in their cultural roots.[5] Galindo features different shapes, symbols, and sacred symbols alongside the different women to inspire us to share our stories and break away from white supremacy by embracing our ethnic roots and how we are a physical representation of our ancestor's resilience.[5][1]

Exhibitions
  • Dulce by Nature, Arts Visalia Visual Art Center, the exhibition was open from February 1–24, 2017[4]
  • Multifacetica: Un Cambio de Paradigma, COS Art Gallery, February 4–27, 2014[5]
  • Fotos y Recuerdos: Works by Crystal Galindo, Studio Grand, Oakland California, April 2015[6]

References
  1. "Meet Crystal Galindo, the Painter Centering Chicanas, Chingonas, and Cholas". Remezcla. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
  2. Galindo, Crystal (2017). "Crystal Galindo". Diálogo. 20 (2): 32–166. doi:10.1353/dlg.2017.0044. ISSN 2471-1039.
  3. "Crystal Galindo Chicana Artwork". Crystal Galindo. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
  4. "Crystal Galindo, Dulce by Nature Exhibition | Arts Visalia Visual Art Center". Retrieved 2021-12-04.
  5. Robles, Jessica (2014-02-06). "COS Artist Crystal Galindo Returns with 'Multifaceted' Exhibition". Valley Voice. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
  6. "'Crystal Galindo' at Studio Grand, Oakland". ARTnews.com. 2015-04-23. Retrieved 2021-12-04.

Further reading
  • Camacho, Roberto. “Art Can Be a Powerful Tool to Challenge White Beauty Standards.” Prism, 1 June 2021, https://prismreports.org/2021/06/01/art-can-be-a-powerful-means-to-challenge-white-beauty-standards/
  • Alexzandriacorbin, and Alexzandriacorbin. “Crystal Galindo–‘Art of Self Portrait.’” Cougar Echo Online Newsletter, https://www.taftcollege.edu/echo-online/blog/2017/04/03/crystal-galindo-art-of-self-portrait/.
  • “Crystal Galindo.” Chicana/Latina Studies, 12 Aug. 2021, https://journal.malcs.org/artistas/artists-fall-2020/.
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