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Artist Biography:
The socio-political circumstances and human condition that spawned the “Chicano Movement” of the late sixties and seventies factors prominently in Mario Chacon’s artistic vision. Nearly 40 years later it is the same issues that are at the heart and spirit of his people's struggle that compel Chacon to create. Mario Chacon's work traverses a harsh landscape of social struggle, personal pain, hilarious irony, and spiritual transcendence.
Born in the East Los Angeles community of Boyle Heights with roots in El Paso, Texas and the Sierras of Chihuahua, Chacon views the world through the ironic prism of a barrio street urchin and life long educator. Chacon strives to weave a balance of street wisdom, Native American spirituality, and a healthy sense of humor into his artistic endeavors.
Mario A. Chacon completed his undergraduate work in History at UCLA, and CSULA, and received a Master of Science Degree in Education from San Diego State University in 1982. Chacon has worked in Higher Education for over 28 years and recently transitioned to a full time pursuit of his passion for the arts.
Chacon has exhibited in numerous southern California galleries and educational institutions and is featured in national publications. Most recently he is developing arts related workshops directed to inner-city youth and working class senior citizens.
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