Tortilla art

Tortilla art refers to fine art that uses tortillas as a canvas. The tortilla(s) are baked, often coated with acrylic and painted. The purpose of tortilla art is to reflect the Chicano cultural roots of the artist.

According to tortilla artist , "I use the Tortilla as a Canvas because it is an integral part of the Hispanic Culture and my heritage. For the subject matter of my tortilla paintings, I use imagery that is representative of Latinos, conveying their hopes, art, beliefs and history. As the tortilla has given us life, I give it new life by using it as an art medium."

Noteworthy tortilla artists

• Joe Bravo
• Rio Yanez
• Rene Yanez and Rio Yanez and Jos Sances
• José Montoya

Tortilla art is used in many countries.

See also

• Chicano art