Studio Soup

Angels Gate Cultural Center

Join AGCC's artist talk with Ben Cuevas &amp; Jynx Prado, as they intertwine materiality &amp; identity through diverse narratives.

Contemporary Arts Programs

Angels Gate Cultural Center (San Pedro, CA) is home to two contemporary art galleries and over 50 artist studios. From artist talks to gallery openings, there are always new ways to connect with the arts at AGCC.

Angels Gate Cultural Center (AGCC) presents an engaging artist talk featuring Ben Cuevas and Jynx Prado, two visionary artists whose works converge at the intersection of materiality and identity. With a shared mission to challenge boundaries and reimagine conventional norms, Cuevas and Prado invite audiences to delve into their diverse narratives. Join the conversation with local artists Ben Cuevas and Jynx PradoTuesday, September 26th, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm PT. Join us for an illuminating edition of Studio Soup, Angels Gate Cultural Center's quarterly series of candid conversations about the artistic process. This session offers a closer look at how artists move from an original impulse to finished pieces, bridging the gap between inspiration and realization. Join the conversation with artists Ben Cuevas and Jynx Prado as they share insights into their work and practices.Don't miss the opportunity to learn about their creative journeys and engage in a discussion by asking your questions. Mark your calendar and virtually join us on Zoom for an evening of artistic exploration and discovery.

Ben Cuevas, photo c﻿o﻿urtesy of the artistBen Cuevas, drawing inspiration from their queer, non-binary, HIV-positive, Latinx identity, seamlessly merges textiles, photography, sculpture, installation, and performance, resulting in art that reclaims spaces and voices silenced by history. M﻿ore about Ben <a href="https://bencuevas.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

Ben Cuevas, T﻿he Waiting Room, knit wool &amp; silk, found objects, faux fur, video, 2010. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Jynx Prado, photo courtesy of the artist.Jynx Prado creates sculptures of mixed fibers and found furniture, embraces gender fluidity, and confronts societal preconceptions, seamlessly intertwining humor, history, and symbolism. Both artists bridge the past and present, using their work to foster a new era of intersectional queer culture while inviting viewers to embrace the warmth of human connection. M﻿ore about Jynx <a href="https://pradoartist.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

Jynx Prado, Summer Decay, burlap, yarn, and fabrics stuffed with plants on wooden armature, 2021. Photo courtesy of the artist.

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