Welcome to our fine art website dedicated to activism art. Our pieces are thought-provoking and powerful, reflecting important social, environmental, and political issues of our time. Our collection features a variety of mediums, including paintings and prints. Explore our gallery and join us in promoting social change through art by sharing your favorite posts to social media.
About the Artist
Biography
Art was something Jose always had a knack for, but as a first-generation American, he was brought up believing the arts were a luxury for more affluent idle hands to pursue. Mr. Guerrero wound up shutting down that creative side of him for ten years as he served his tour of duty in the US military. That military service has become a badge of honor and a shield against those who would say something to the effect of “You don’t like how things are? Then go back to your country!” His service-connected disability is a testament that he gave more to be part of this country than most of these bigoted individuals.
After being honorably discharged, going to college, and leaving Fresno State with his BA in Graphic Design, Jose went back into serving to better the community by working for a disability rights non-profit for ten years before leaving to pursue his art career at a slightly higher tempo.
Jose is influenced by the art styles of low-brow/pop-surrealist artists like Ed Roth and Todd Schorr. Art activists like Banksy and Shepard Fairey influence Jose’s vision for his art to affect the world around him.
Artist Statement
Not just an artist seeking to inspire; I’m looking to empower. I don’t create pieces that are easy to make money on, nor do I aspire to adorn mahogany mantles in fancy mansions. My raw art style often focuses on heavy topics which aren’t for the faint of heart. While it’s challenging to keep up with the day-to-day expenses, I am in the fortunate position to create art without worrying about sales or commissions thus allowing me stick to my convictions.
Preferred Art Style
Pop-Surrealism
Exhibits
2023 – Emotional Thresholds, Art Fluent, Benicia CA
2023 – California Printmakers: Tradition and Innovation, Arts Benicia Inc, Benicia CA
2023 – Slice: A Juried Exhibition of Regional Art, Pence Gallery, Davis CA
2023 – Summer 2023 Quarterly Publication & Exhibition, Dabster Arts Inc, Austin TX
2023 – Anti-WAR 2023, Diversia Online International Gallery, Exhibizone.com
2021 – Un/Equal Freedoms: Expressions for Social Justice, Sacramento State University, Sacramento, CA
2020 – 2020 Human Rights Exhibit , College of the Sequoias, Visalia CA
2019 – Art + Movement, Gearbox Gallery, Oakland CA
Older/Minor Exhibits:
Fresno Art Museum, Fresno, CA (Collaborative Project)
Phebe Conley Art Gallery, at CSU Fresno (Group Exhibit)
Blue Line Art Gallery, Roseville, CA (Group Exhibit)
Kondos Gallery, Sac City College, Sacramento CA (Group Exhibit)
Education
| BA | Graphic Design | 2011 – 2013 | California State University Fresno | Fresno – United States |
| AA | Arts & Humanities | 2009 – 2011 | West Hills College Lemoore | Lemoore – United States |