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Ernesto Yerena Montejano was born in El Centro, CA, a mid- sized farming town bordering Mexicali, BC, MX. Fueled by his cross-national upbringing, his art practice reflects his observations of the views and interactions between the Mexican communities living on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. The artist shares narratives of his conflicts of identity that he feels are kindred to what many Chicanos of these communities experience. Although Yerena identifies as Chicano he also strongly identifies as Native/Indigenous to this continent which is often seen in his work. His work depicts his frustrations with the oppression in his community as well as creating work in solidarity with the community in the defense of dignity and rights.

Through his brazen imagery, the artist brings political concerns to light with subject matter that depicts cultural icons, rebels and everyday people voicing their stance against oppression. In 2008 Yerena created the Hecho Con Ganas publishing project in which he produces politically and socially conscience images that are produced in limited edition silkscreen prints. Highly recognized for his activism, Yerena is the founder and curator of the Alto Arizona Art campaign (2010) as well as a founding member of the We Are Human campaign (2009). Yerena has collaborated on many thought provoking projects which include artists Zack de la Rocha, Shepard Fairey, Manu Chao, Ana Tijoux, Philip Lumbang, Jaque Fragua, Diane Ovalle, Chuck D, and Mochilla.


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All artworks of Ernesto Yerena Montejano
Print, The Fugees Collaboration with B+, Ernesto Yerena Montejano

The Fugees Collaboration with B+

Ernesto Yerena Montejano

Print - 46 x 61 x 1 cm

$338

Print, Dignity Colibri Red & Gold, Ernesto Yerena Montejano

Dignity Colibri Red & Gold

Ernesto Yerena Montejano

Print - 20.3 x 25.4 x 0.1 cm

$225

Print, Ganas Dignity & Love (Red), Ernesto Yerena Montejano

Ganas Dignity & Love (Red)

Ernesto Yerena Montejano

Print - 25.4 x 20.3 x 0.1 cm

$169

Print, Yaqui Day Of The Dead Copper Silver, Ernesto Yerena Montejano

Yaqui Day Of The Dead Copper Silver

Ernesto Yerena Montejano

Print - 61 x 46 x 1 cm

$395

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Ernesto Yerena Montejano was born in El Centro, CA, a mid- sized farming town bordering Mexicali, BC, MX. Fueled by his cross-national upbringing, his art practice reflects his observations of the views and interactions between the Mexican communities living on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. The artist shares narratives of his conflicts of identity that he feels are kindred to what many Chicanos of these communities experience. Although Yerena identifies as Chicano he also strongly identifies as Native/Indigenous to this continent which is often seen in his work. His work depicts his frustrations with the oppression in his community as well as creating work in solidarity with the community in the defense of dignity and rights.

Through his brazen imagery, the artist brings political concerns to light with subject matter that depicts cultural icons, rebels and everyday people voicing their stance against oppression. In 2008 Yerena created the Hecho Con Ganas publishing project in which he produces politically and socially conscience images that are produced in limited edition silkscreen prints. Highly recognized for his activism, Yerena is the founder and curator of the Alto Arizona Art campaign (2010) as well as a founding member of the We Are Human campaign (2009). Yerena has collaborated on many thought provoking projects which include artists Zack de la Rocha, Shepard Fairey, Manu Chao, Ana Tijoux, Philip Lumbang, Jaque Fragua, Diane Ovalle, Chuck D, and Mochilla.

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What is Ernesto Yerena Montejano’s artistic movement?

The artistic movements of the artists are: Chicano Art, Folk Art

When was Ernesto Yerena Montejano born?

The year of birth of the artist is: 1987