Ivan Lopez
My work is creating stories that give emotions on mental health with depression, anxiety, and self identity with gender struggles. Giving a story that people can connect with. Themes about mental health and lifestyle stories of daily lives of youths. Bringing colors like purple and pink gives the art a sense of importance to the mind. With my painting I would give colors like pink and purple, exploring these colors make each painting unique. Lighting gives art the sense of realism to make the art be alive. It is important to bring awareness to art, the importance of mental health. My art gives the audience an open safe place to view and talk about. Talking about these topics is human nature. With my work being seen by others since there's a story in each art piece the audience is likely to give questions and want more. I would like people to ask more about my work, especially my abstract work and it’s important to ask questions. Feeling lost can lead us to success. When creating art I am always lost on what is next, what to do and eventually give a story on mental health and how it affects young people's daily lives.