Meet Our Reverie Illustrator: Eduardo Gardea
A monthly theme inspires new conversations and ideas that we otherwise wouldn’t think about. At our virtual events, speakers are invited to share a story around the theme and what it means to them. After a month, we are excited to see the talks and inspiration that are born out of the theme.
Given that these monthly illustrations are at events all around the world, it’s only right that we get to know the illustrator. It is a tradition at CreativeMornings to work with an artist in our community to create an illustration for the monthly theme.
CreativeMornings/Omaha chose June’s exploration of Reverie and Eduardo Gardea created the accompanying illustration.
We’re excited to share some of our favorite artworks created by Eduardo!
About Eduardo Gardea
Eduardo Gardea is a first-generation genderqueer Mexican American painter, sculptor, muralist, and author, specializing in communicating a series of deliberate thoughts. He creates through sharing what he’s seen or lived through, often telling the untold stories or illustrating new perspectives. He’s called Omaha home for 12 years and grew up in rural Northeast Nebraska. Prior to exclusively pursuing his art practice, Eduardo focused his efforts on assisting the population of Nebraska impacted by the justice system through a local nonprofit.
Using a range of mediums, Eduardo’s intention lies in updating the narrative of those who have been denied involvement in mainstream economic, political, cultural, and social activities in an effort to positively impact those landscapes. Raising awareness not only to political commentary but also raising the people themselves from the confinement of the lower or peripheral edge of society. Through his artwork he depicts the stories of his past and those of others. Stories that would otherwise go unknown.
Believing that advocacy for social change and solidarity can’t be attained until narratives have been updated. The modern-day experiences of oppression, success and struggles are more than the surface impressions of worn-out narratives.
Intentionality in his art doesn’t lie in how realistic it appears, it rests quietly within the idea of the subject. Celebrating and sharing unique stories. His work speaks to the value in making space and raising the oppressed as they are necessary and valuable contributions as we move forward.
Selected Works
You can see more of Eduardo Gardea’s work on his website and Instagram.