Artist and mentor, a former gang member, honored by National Endowment for the Arts

"Art can be a lonely practice but can save you from a life of disrepair and gang violence. I consider myself an example of that belief."

"At the Homeboy Art Academy, we provide guidance to youth involved in gang life or recently released from incarceration, helping them find purpose through art."

"My Renaissance-inspired series 'Cara de Vago' showcases figures from my neighborhood and reflects the Chicano mural movement's commitment to truth-telling in art."

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