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ABOUT THE WORK

For Emmanuel Garibay, art is a form of political and social speech that inevitably shapes our conscience. He believes that art’s true power lies in its capacity to spark insight and foster systematic change. His methodology and pedagogy is one thoroughly rooted in art and theological training. Thus, his works often give off a primordial feeling that is anchored in a deep understanding of the human soul and our collective spiritualism. Garibay’s signature style features a stunning combination of social realism and avant-garde figurative expression, humor and seriousness, social critique and character depiction In this piece, Garibay redirects his critical eye to what is undoubtedly the most important subject, the self. Garibay’s Self-Portrait unearths the artist’s own reflection regarding his own past, present, and future. The figure in the piece, which is undeniably a symbolic representation of Garibay himself, is constructed out of various elements and forms, signifying the nuances of his own self as a result of his experiences. Garibay’s Self-Portrait the reality of the individual; one that is powered by human will, but tempered by the world and experience. This piece still embodies an effective storytelling of people within a social, political, and religious environment. After completing a degree in sociology, he went on to earn a master’s degree from a theological seminary. His combined studies have provided him a unique language for cultural imagination.