Born 1993, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Lives in Houston, Texas
Guadalupe Hernandez is a multidisciplinary artist based in Houston, Texas. He was born in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and moved to Pleasanton, TX, in 1998. Despite relocating to the United States, Hernandez maintained a strong connection to his Mexican heritage. His work explores themes of family, labor, and cultural practices through paintings and cut-paper art inspired by Papel Picado. Hernandez is dedicated to preserving and advancing this traditional Mexican folk art, blending time-honored customs and techniques with contemporary narratives and imagery. His art celebrates his cultural roots and reflects his commitment to honoring and expanding this traditionally decorative craft.