Bulletin: Angel Otero

“I have always been a collector—maybe even a hoarder at times—of many things that some may consider random. These objects often find their way into my studio, pinned up not just as references but as pieces that hold a deeper connection with me and my work presently. My collection ranges from family photos, found objects, printouts of works of art that have caught my attention in some way, to postcards from all over. I’m often printing out images of my own work—sometimes they just serve as reminders of where I’ve been while influencing my present. Family photos hold a special place, as for anyone, and I really appreciate the thought that some of my family are with me in the studio in a spiritual way. As someone who has always been intrigued by the environment around me, I've gained a sense of comfort with the found objects I have accumulated over the years. Like photographs, these things carry their own memories, partially forgotten but still present in a way.”—Otero

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Through a practice that spans painting, collage and sculpture, Angel Otero experiments with innovative techniques to create abstract works about memory, identity and his lived experiences. His work is held in the collections of the DePaul Art Museum in Chicago, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York and Istanbul Modern, among other institutions.