ARTIST BIO

Burruel studied art at Glendale Community College;. Soon after, he was juried into the MARS (Movimiento Artistico del Rio Salado) Art Space. He has since shown his work in galleries and museums throughout Arizona.

Burruel is an affiliated artist with XICO Arte y Cultura. Burruel’s work was included in Contemporary Chicana and Chicano Art, published by the Arizona State University Hispanic Research Center in 2002. More of his work can be seen at mannysartgallery.com and on Instagram @mannyburruel

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

“Playtime” is an exhibit of toys and childhood fun. Burruel hopes the images will bring the viewer joy and happy memories. Manny Burruel is a printmaker and painter. His subject matter is often autobiographical. He likes to use objects and images that represent his past and may trigger a personal connection for the viewer.

MUSICAL GUEST

Raquel Denis is a softly powerful singer-songwriter and poet based in Akimel O’otham land. Her heart-centered folk songs range from meditative to visceral—songs about an ailing mother, insurrections at the U.S. capitol and parables of oak trees offer raw expressions of grief, worth, forgiveness, defiance and familial love. At the center of her work is honest lyricism and the healing power of music.

CURRENT PERFORMANCES

Mirage Summer Music Series – Raquel Denis – Mesa, Arizona – Phoenix, Arizona (mesaartscenter.com)