The colors of the rebellious Gustavo Chávez Pavón, "an-artist"

Abstract

The pictorial representation of social movements in Mexico has a long history that, as social protest is accentuated, is constantly updated. The creators of rebel symbols or emblems are often anonymous, but sometimes they are clearly identifiable. Gustavo Chávez Pavón's work has been embodied in multiple geographies: whether it is the Zapatista territory, northern Europe, southern America or Palestine. He has been the 'creator' of symbols (the Zapatistas virgins, for example) and his plastic is widely recognized. Here he tells his trajectory, collective technique and experiences within social movements.