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"Burritos De Frijoles" by Jesus Miguel Avena
$185
Oil On Panel
5" x 5"
Artwork Description:
Celebrate the beauty of everyday culture through Burritos De Frijoles, an original Latinx contemporary art painting by Jesus Miguel Avena. This vibrant acrylic on canvas transforms the humble bean burrito into a symbol of heritage, comfort, and identity.
With bold color, expressive brushwork, and modern pop sensibility, Avena honors Latinx culinary traditions and the shared stories that connect community and culture. The piece blends fine art and cultural symbolism, making it a striking statement for collectors who value artwork that celebrates authenticity, resilience, and everyday joy.
Made by A Native Artist
Original Artwork
Ships From Santa Fe, NM
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
JESUS MIGUEL AVENA
Jesus Miguel Avena is a Queer Mexican-American oil painter and ceramicist based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His work explores identity, culture, and self-expression through personal narratives and Mesoamerican influences. Avena earned an Associate's in Fine Arts from Santa Fe Community College in 2022 and a Bachelor of Studio Arts from the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in 2024.
His early experience includes an internship with the Georgia O'Keefe
Museum's Art and Leadership Boys Program and participation in SITE Santa Fe's Young Curators show, Pick, in 2016. In 2019, he received an "Award of Excellence" from Connection, a national competition for emerging artists with disabilities. His work was featured in the 2023–2024 IAIA BFA Exhibition, Indigenous Presence, Indigenous Futures.