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Tortilla art isfine art that usestortillas as acanvas.[1][2][3] The tortilla(s) are baked, often coated with acrylic and painted orscreenprinted.[2][4] The purpose of tortilla art is to reflect theChicano cultural roots of the artist.[5] Tortilla art is a technique used in many countries.According to one tortilla artist,[6]
"I use the Tortilla as a Canvas because it is an integral part of the Hispanic Culture and my heritage. For the subject matter of my tortilla paintings, I use imagery that is representative of Latinos, conveying their hopes, art, beliefs and history. As the tortilla has given us life, I give it new life by using it as an art medium."
— Joe Bravo
The Great Tortilla Conspiracy is an art group that utilizes tortilla art as a medium. It is located in San Francisco's Mission district and the members includeJoseph "Jos" Sances,René Yañez,Rio Yañez, and Art Hazelwood.[7]
Californian artistJosé Montoya created a series of artworks by burning images onto tortillas.[8]
A list of noteworthy tortilla artists
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