Esteban Salazar | Day 3

Pyrography artist Esteban Salazar’s work takes a critical view of social, political and cultural issues. By referencing American pop culture, the artist illustrates the conflicts and harmonies between reality and fiction, good vs evil, and the yin and yang. 

Influenced by Chicano art, and Surrealism (“Chicano-sur-pop-adelic”), Salazar uses “Pyrography” – the art or technique of decorating a surface by burning a design on it with a heated metallic point. He developed this style after transitioning from painting and sculpture to burning sepia images on to wood.

Esteban had a solo show at Revolution Gallery – Burnt Offerings – that was delayed by Covid-19 from the spring to late fall, as the gallery was closed during March 2020 to mid July 2020. We appreciate his patience in exhibiting with us, and we are thrilled to have his unique, incredible artwork in our gallery. Looking forward to more exhibits with Esteban!