INNA TRIBE ART: Luis Marroquin
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“When we heal ourselves, we heal our ancestors before us, our community beside us and our future ahead.” - Luis Marroquin
Luis Marroquin is a Bay Area multi-media artist who uses his art as a tool to support community. He channels his creativity through a process he calls Inna Tribe which describes going back to the roots of living in a supportive community which was art, spirituality and the focus on the tribe as a whole as opposed to the individual. Expressing his truth and being inspired by the creative souls around him as well as the different mediums he encounters drives the creation of his paintings, sculptures, carved skateboards, and clothing. Experimenting with a variety of mixed media creates the broad scope of his artistic work.
Collaborating and working with other artists truly propels Luis' work forward. From a variety of fundraisers and campaigns, Luis has always found a way to give back to his community and create a variety of pieces. Recently Luis has been bringing awareness and supporting Community Well, a holistic wellness center in San Francisco's Excelsior District, started by his family and friends by dedicating a portion of the sales of his art to the center as well as being the artist in residence.
"Making art is a process in which I tap into something higher than myself and through me I channel that energy into creativity. Along the way over the years I've explored different materials and by doing that have developed unique approaches to express concepts that I have. What making art means to me is that my time here was well spent. It empowers me. I'm very grateful that I've been able to help people and help myself through creativity."
Join Luis Marroquin and Community Well On Saturday, August 13th from 6-10pm:
Amor Eterno Arte; 1227 18th Ave. Oakland CA
Live performance by ASTRALOGIK
DJ Nomadeeq (Cumbia + Reggae)
DJ Riddm (Stereo Tropical)
