#aaron lopez

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Meet Katy Jayne and Aaron Lopez, Aurora Skies very own handy repair duo who will have your sink repaired in no time and broken your heart in an instant! I felt Katy needed some more oomph so she is sporting a sassy new hair style on top of her facelift. Aaron comes with How you doin’? bedroom eyes as well! While doing these makeovers I have noticed that just like the creators of Bridgeport and Monte Vista were absolutely obsessed with sunglasses... Aurora Skies creators are really, REALLY loving them some gloves. And those puffy vests. Only outfits Aurora Skies folk don’t get to wear mittens with seems to be swimsuits and pyjamas. Planning to throw a BBQ party? You got mittens to go with that party dress? Good! Oh you are going to have a sweaty exercise session at the gym? Gloves! Don’t forget your gloves! I have a feeling EA folks didn’t know that unlike English people Nordic folk actually build their houses airtight and the houses are so warm due the good insulation we don’t really need to wear gloves or any other outdoor gear indoors...

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Aaron López, b. 1980 Self Portrait Peru (undated) [Source]

The point of reference for López’ work is the street and everything that happens there. Sometimes it can be political, other times it can be social or cultural. But always, the truths that he finds in the neighborhoods of Callao serve as the backbone of his art and provide substance for artistic discourse...

As part of Monumental Callao, one of Lopez’ most recent exhibitions was titled Lo Bueno de lo Malo. This was a multidisciplinary exhibition that included oil on canvas, watercolors, sculpture, installation and more. To further create the perfect environment for Lo Bueno de lo Malo to be displayed, the artist and curator painted some of the gallery walls to simulate the aesthetics of graffiti and transport the audience back to the streets that inspired López in the first place.

The works of Lo Bueno de lo Malo include fictional portraits, hand pistols and crime scenes which, when strung together, draw the audience into one of the most dramatic societal scenes and tell a story of struggle and violence. In the expressions of his portraits, López reveals the personalities, feelings and expectations of the people of Callao in an effort to unite the neighborhood and break the borders and rivalries that lead to violence.

Images of his work here!