Jared serios

Expulsion of The Melting Pot
oil on canvas 24x48in.

The “melting pot” metaphor suggests that diverse cultures should blend into a single, unified identity. By choosing the word “expulsion,” I challenge this idea, rejecting the pressure to conform and instead embracing my unique cultural heritage.

Incorporating traditional Asian motifs like porcelain and fish into my artwork allows me to assert the richness of my ancestry within the broader American context. This creative choice symbolizes my refusal to let my cultural identity be overshadowed by the dominant narrative. Through this piece, I express the importance of honoring and preserving the distinct aspects of my heritage, rather than allowing them to be diluted in the pursuit of assimilation.

Expulsion of The Melting Pot
oil on canvas 24x48in.

The “melting pot” metaphor suggests that diverse cultures should blend into a single, unified identity. By choosing the word “expulsion,” I challenge this idea, rejecting the pressure to conform and instead embracing my unique cultural heritage.

Incorporating traditional Asian motifs like porcelain and fish into my artwork allows me to assert the richness of my ancestry within the broader American context. This creative choice symbolizes my refusal to let my cultural identity be overshadowed by the dominant narrative. Through this piece, I express the importance of honoring and preserving the distinct aspects of my heritage, rather than allowing them to be diluted in the pursuit of assimilation.

sketch’s of
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duality v.e. blue, 2023
linocut, block print


single-colored print! more colors to come!