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Background
Rafa Esparza is to be the ages between 41-42 (1981 or 1982) and born in Pasadena, California. Rafa is a queer Chicano and artist from Los Angeles. Both of Rafa's parents were born in Mexico. He attended East Los Angeles College and then earned his degree in Bachelors in Fine Arts degree at UCLA.

Work
Rafa Esparza is an artist that specializes in Adobe and other mediums. Other mediums consist of sculpture, drawing, painting, and installation and performance. Esparza's work are known for winning the annual prize, art in America, and The Brown Project. Esparza's work is also known for masculinity, race, Latino family tradition, and sexuality.

Accomplishments
Rafa Esparza has been a part of many art shows. Not only has been part of these shows, but has won many awards and Fellowships. Lastly, accomplishments also lead him to have solo exhibitions and has had him recognized in articles. Listed below are ten accomplishments:

1.     What to See in N.Y.C. Galleries in July (The New York Times)

2.     Commonwealth and Council, Los Angeles (2021)

3.     MASS MoCA, North Adams (2019) —solo exhibition

4.     ArtPace, San Antonio (2018) —solo

exhibition

5.     Ballroom Marfa (2017) —solo exhibition

6.     Perez Prize (2022)

7.     Latinx Artist Fellowship (2021)

8.     Lucas Artist Fellowship (2020)

9.     Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Award (2017)

10.  Art Matters Foundation Grant (2014)

Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elrafaesparza/?hl=en