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Dedicated space for Pilsen native Pablo Serrano’s art making and reflections #visionesnuevas #pilsenart #chicagoartist #mexicanmuralism

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2026 HECHO EN Vendor
@pabloserranoart

Pablo Serrano is an artist based in the Pilsen community in Chicago.

Born in Chicago to Mexican immigrants who came from Durango Mexico in 1979, his work has focused on using the creative potential of art to explore different aspects of citizenship, education, and politics. Constantly seeking to engage different members of the broader community about important questions and concerns through his art classes, music and art shows, he believes that every creative means possible should be used to find and make meaning in this complicated world.

All his life he’s engaged in social art experiences as an artist, teacher and music event organizer. He studied Graphic Design at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign then became a High School art teacher at Farragut Career Academy. He got his Master of Arts in Teaching from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and pursued a PhD in Art Education from Northern Illinois University. Mid PhD program he left to establish The People’s Stage Karaoke and co-found Kombi Chicago which provides meaningful musical experiences to the Latino community of Chicago.

Throughout it all, his interest in facilitating meaningful social experiences that deepen both a sense of self and a sense community among strangers, has been his focus. He believes that every experience has the potential to reveal something about ourselves and our world and is eager to collaborate with everyone who shares this belief.

He is happily married and raising three beautiful children here in the Pilsen Community of Chicago.

#hechoenartsfair2026 #chicagoartist #chicagoartfair taken in Pilsen Arts & Community House by @pabloserranoart

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2 months ago

God of War. 2024 Acrylic on Canvas 15 ft tall by 10ft wide.

Reflection on the heavy weight the gang culture forces upon many of the youth who have to navigate life on our streets. The mask is a reference to a persona of warrior/soldier that is assumed that hides the other dimensions of humanity behind the stereotype. The multicolored hoodie references the rich and deep cultural legacy at our fingertips within our reach but kept away by the lack of self-knowledge and education. The child on his shoulders is a reference to the youngest generations that live and grow up in this world, preserving their sense of innocence against tremendous odds. She is also a reference to the weight people carry despite feeling trapped in the vicious cycles of violence as they return home and try to be big brothers, cousins, and family to the kids at home. The mask with its red markings is my attempt to reference Huitzlipochtli the Aztec god of war/ sun who was one of two of the most important gods in their cosmology. The other is Tlaloc, god of rain and fertility who were worshipped equally, at least at templo Mayor the main pyramid of the Aztecs. Today we have too many people trapped in the role of warriors who do not have enough space in life to build and enjoy peace. With decades of this now happening not just here in Chicago but with cartel violence we see that the scale of the challenge is monumental and multigenerational. This gangsterization of our culture is by no means exclusive to traditional gangs but can be tragically seen in our politics exemplified perfectly by the scorched earth politics of Donald Trump and the dehumanization of any and all political adversaries, Muslims, and the undocumented community in particular. taken in Prospectus Art Gallery by @pabloserranoart

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2 years ago

Chicago is getting down tomorrow for the @chimarathon! The kombi and it’s full sonido will be supporting the runners of @latinospro who are fundraising to support the invaluable services this organization provides to the undocumented immigrant community in these difficult times. @bandalaenkantadora , danza folklorica, djs y punchis punchis.

18th and Racine. North side.
7-2:30pm taken in Pilsen, Chicago by @pabloserranoart

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2 days ago

Tonight we get something special started at Sendero. Excellent Oaxacan cuisine, full bar menu with great Mezcal drinks, and your karaoke host Pablo Serrano singing and dancing the music of our culture.

8pm start til close. Kitchen closes at 10pm. Party til late.

Specials:

$10 MARGARITAS & MEZCALITAS ..
$12 TECATE CAGUAMAS ..
$20 TECATE BUCKETS ..

Sendero Cantina and Cocina
7700 West Madison
Forest Park Il
Parking available. by @pabloserranoart

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3 days ago

Fly high Paola taken in Pilsen 18th Street by @pabloserranoart

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14 days ago

El corazón del país se está congelando con tanta ignorancia, corrupción y odio hacia nuestros hermanxs inmigrantes. Tenemos que unirnos y cambiar a la gente lleva no no mas este país, pero el mundo al cual affectamos hacia la perdición. No hay de otra si vemos las luchas en nuestro pasado.

The heart of this country is freezing with the staggering ignorance, corruption and hate towards our immigrant communities. We need to come together and overcome the people who not only are leading our country but the entire world we deeply affect on a road to perdition. The past, time and time again has shown us there is no other way.

Corazón Americano.
2026
9x15ft
Acrylic on Canvas taken in Pilsen, Chicago by @pabloserranoart

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22 days ago

Feliz día de la independencia mi gente Mexicana.
Que orgullo es llevar esta cultura y su herencia en la sangre y en el corazón.

Fui hecho en México 🇲🇽, pero me tocó nacer aquí en los Estados Unidos.

Llevo 46 años tratando de entender lo que significa ser de estos dos mundos y se me llena el corazón con todo le que he llegado entender de los sacrificios de nuestros ancestros, y las flores que brindaron a nuestras generaciones.

Hay muchísimo que hacer. Pero nuestra gran fuerza es en la historia la cual nuestras vidas son parte, y el puente viviente que somos para conectar no más dos países, pero el pasado y el futuro.

Fuerza hermanxs. Y que viva nuestra libertad Mexicana en tiempos difíciles. taken in Mexico by @pabloserranoart

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a month ago

Thank you @hechoen_artsfair and @pilsenartscommunityhouse - thanks to all vendors, great friends and thanks for everyone that purchased from a sticker to a paintings and many great gifts, really appreciated. Looking forward- till next event ! by @pabloserranoart

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a month ago

I will never understand how THIS became acceptable in any neighborhood of the “land of the free and home of the brave”. Yet our immigrant communities have to endure it because of the dehumanization in the dehumanizing political narrative against immigrants, and the billions of profits that go into making our people criminals.

Photo of ICE “police” in Little Village today. taken in United States of America by @pabloserranoart

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a month ago

Viejitas pero bonitas! Great time singing outside in Back of the yards for our first block party with @backoftheyardscoffeeco and Aracely’s Bakery. Great time seeing the elders and their beautiful families sharing in all of the classic jams of our cultura.
Thank you National Museum of Mexican Art for sponsoring event and to all of our partners who made it possible. Excited for next year.
Photos by: @ibraserr taken in Back of the Yards Coffee by @pabloserranoart

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2 months ago

Viejitas Pero Bonitas Block Party
Kombi Chicago x Back of the Yards Coffee present our first-ever Viejitas Pero Bonitas Block Party!

Saturday, August 22 | 11 AM–5 PM
1621 W. 47th St., Chicago

Join us for karaoke, games, raffles, music, food, drinks, and good vibes. Everyone is invited! RSVP through link in bio (FREE)

Viejitas Pero Bonitas Block Party
Kombi Chicago x Back of the Yards Coffee presentan nuestro primer Viejitas Pero Bonitas Block Party.

Sábado 22 de agosto | 11 AM–5 PM
1621 W. 47th St., Chicago

Tendremos karaoke, juegos, rifas, música, comida, bebidas y mucho ambiente. ¡Todos están invitados! taken in Back of the Yards Coffee by @pabloserranoart

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2 months ago

Today! We get down at Epiphany Center for the arts for the best Cumbia party of the summer: Cumbia Catedral!
Noches tropicales, pasos inmortales!

201 S Ashland
7pm-1:30am
Tickets online and at the door:

https://link.dice.fm/p248b226addd taken in Epiphany Center for the Arts by @pabloserranoart

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2 months ago