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An American Son
2025–Present
A poetic-symbolic account of a life in America. The work traces a childhood on the north side of Chicago, Montrose and Ashland, to his studio in Wilmington, DE — across six chapters: survival, dislocation, agency, repair, self-discovery, and purpose. Rendered in casein, collaged drawings, found documents, blackout poems, and acrylic medium.
Critical Text — Angela N. Carroll
"Rather than situating struggle as the predominant reference for his experience, de Paz exalts un-extraordinary moments of joy, play, and peace as worthy of portrayal. For him, the mundane moments of those who have endured what the artist has termed 'systemic suffering' are the most miraculous."Read Full Essay →