Art League

The LW Art League will meet on Tuesday, May 9, in Clubhouse 4 at 7 p.m.

The club will be honored with a visit by the successful Long Beach-based artist Juan Gomez. Gomez’s parents migrated to the United States from the state of Zacatecas, Mexico, where they were farmers, when Gomez was young. His parents encouraged him to work hard, get an education and pursue his love of art. He received his bacehlor’s degree of fine arts in drawing and painting from California State University, Fullerton.

He has established work in galleries, museums and alternative spaces throughout Southern California, such as the Torrance Art Museum, LA Artcore Brewery Annex, Los Angeles Municipal Gallery, CSUF Pollock Library and the Coastline Community College Art Gallery. He works in mixed media and painting.

His work is an exploration of his roots and the social disruption that affects many today. The purpose of his current work is to expose the disconnect brought up by present societal divisions, which prompted the idea of finding strength in one’s own roots to face adversity with fortitude and conviction.

Gomez continues his practices at his studio space at the Artists Co-op in Long Beach and makes a profound effort to support his artisitic peers. His current goals are to continue refining his craft and to participate in exhibitions.

The Art League’s popular vote subject this month is “flowers.” Those submitting work for judging should have them in 6:30 p.m.