By Michael Rascon – Alibi.com – Photo: Póla López|Courtesy of the artist: Póla López
Painting: Póla López|courtesy of the artist: Póla López
Born and raised in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Póla López nows lives in Los Angeles, California, and is one of the best-loved painters in contemporary Chicanx art. She’s back in New Mexico this week, as one of her pieces is being featured in the Qué Chola Exhibit at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Like the rest of her work, the painting is richly evocative, making use of vivid, shocking color to tell stories of women’s empowerment and Chicana identity.
