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Lattes & ArtViolence, Trauma, & ArtIn this episode of Lattes & Art, host James William Moore sits down with John Joseph Contreras Romero, a sculptor and educator whose art explores the intersections of violence, trauma, and healing. With a BA in Art and a Minor in Education from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and an MFA in Spatial Arts from San José State University, John brings a nuanced perspective shaped by his experiences as a veteran of the Afghanistan war, a first-generation college graduate, and the son of immigrants. Through creative investigations in trauma, memory, and loss, John discusses how art has become a t...
2024-11-0548 min