“Art is not revolutionary unto itself; it is people who are revolutionary”
A digital exhibition of the art of Cesar Montero
Cesar Montero is a cultural worker living in Los Angeles, CA and a member of Black Rose/Rosa Negra.
“My artwork is dedicated to the experiences of the working class; it explores the possibilities of a new society and the contradictions between classes and ideas. While I do place value on how an art piece looks, I’m not as interested in what we consider to be or not be art but instead in how we use that art and how we will continue to use it in the years ahead. Art and propaganda in the US is highly individualized. At times, artist collectives consist of friends who happen to be artists and want to put forward their own individual style together instead of artists pushing forward a communal art style, developing their politics together and serving as the propaganda wing of social/political organizations. Art is a tool we use, but with all tools, they themselves are not inherently political. Art is not revolutionary unto itself; it is people who are revolutionary. It has been said that the role of the artist is to make revolution irresistible but I believe that the role of the revolutionary artist is not only to paint it, but to change it.”
Acrylic, solid paint marker on canvas, 18 x 24 inches
