Monterrubio uses storytelling and illustration to give new relevance to traditional ceramic surface design. Incorporating polychromatic imagery with his experiences and current affairs and contemporary themes from Mexican, immigrant and American urban cultures.
The Narrative has the biggest impact on me with the work, he uses very poignant powerful messages through his work and the imagery is enough to tell a story. Monterrubio intrigues me as the loose dream like imagery depicts explicit sometimes real life events, you could say they become a little controversial to Mexican tradition. the forms highlight the importance of social issues and creates a strong narrative for exploration, I feel I get drawn in by the eye catching intricacy of the designs. you can see a definite inspiration from the artists former graffiti interests.
Craft in America. 2020. MANO-MADE: NEW EXPRESSION IN CRAFT BY LATINO ARTISTS, GERARDO MONTERRUBIO. [online] Available at: <https://www.pbs.org/craft-in-america/objects/mano-made-gerardo-monterrubio/> [Accessed 28 October 2020].
Lara Hoad Artist Designer: Maker 