Roberto Juarez
The Ethereal Bloom: The Artistic Journey of Roberto Juarez
Born in the vibrant cultural landscape of Chicago in 1952, Roberto Juarez carries within his lineage the rich, storied traditions of his Puerto Rican and Mexican heritage. His artistic odyssey began with a formal foundation at the San Francisco Art Institute, where he earned his BFA in 1977, followed by advanced explorations into the cinematic realms of television and film at U
CLA. This unique intersection of fine art training and a deep understanding of visual storytelling would later become a cornerstone of his practice. After completing his graduate thesis in Paris in 1978, Juarez found himself drawn to the electric energy of New York City. In the early 1980s, he became a notable figure in the legendary East Village art scene, famously maintaining a studio in a former garage provided by the La MaMa Experi…
