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This showcase of surrealism-infused paintings explores themes of belonging and perception, drawing from a rich tapestry of pre-Columbian and Huichol iconography, everyday life experiences, and contemporary art references.

Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, Gil de Montes immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of fifteen, settling in East Los Angeles just before the1968 Chicano protests for educational equality. A graduate of Otis Art Institute, he became closely associated with the Chicano movement, fostering an artistic vanguard. He played a pivotal role in a generation of …