Hand-Embroidered Art Confronting Violence in American Culture

Explore a deeply personal and emotional TEDx talk by self-taught artist Mateo Gutiérrez, who uses hand embroidery to create larger-than-life images of mass shooting victims and immigrants at the US-Mexico border. Discover how Gutiérrez incorporates these powerful stitched images directly into his paintings, challenging ingrained violence in American culture and defying society's short attention span. Learn about the artist's background, including his BA in Philosophy from UC Berkeley and MFA in Studio Painting from UT Austin, and gain insight into his thought-provoking exploration of American culture and its profound impact. Experience a heart-felt discussion on the meaning behind Gutiérrez's work, culminating in a surprising conclusion that adds depth to this 15-minute presentation on art, identity, and social commentary.