Lozano Branch hosts a Hispanic Heritage Month art exhibit featuring the work of local artist Ana Velazquez.
Sculptural objects from Velazquez’s collection will be on display from September 15 through October 15.
Artist Statement
My work is inspired by memory, culture, family and the neighborhood. I use objects and materials in the environment that reflect the past. Growing up in McKinley Park with parents from Pilsen, I would hear stories about my family’s experiences in the neighborhood. As I got older, I became fascinated with buildings, businesses and certain areas that reminded me of my childhood and family history. When I see glass, metal or objects like street signs and benches in my surroundings, I make a connection with my past. My work displays a sense of nostalgia through the eyes of a Mexican-American woman from the South Side of Chicago.
