Raúl de Nieves is a multimedia artist, performer and musician whose
wide-ranging practice investigates notions of beauty and transformation.
De Nieves is known for his exuberant modes of self-expression that
combine artisanal craftwork traditions learned during his childhood in
Mexico and the queer, outsider traditions of artmaking absorbed while
living in San Francisco. His work is often animated by the symbolic and
performative languages associated with Catholic, Mexican and esoteric
mythologies. Recorded on Oct. 14, 2021.
De Nieves was the fall 2021 spotlight artist in residence in The
California Studio: Manetti Shrem Artist Residencies. The talk was
organized by The California Studio in the Department of Art and Art
History. Co-sponsored by the Manetti Shrem Museum.
