“My reflections have led me to understand the nature of colonialism and the ways that it has shaped the myth of modernity”
Domestic Labour.
Jaime Muñoz deftly reveals the “myth of modernity.” His multimedia paintings are digitally designed, then constructed by hand on bespoke wood panels using paper, glitter, texture paste and acrylic paint. The compositions mix decorative motifs with grid-like structures which represent mathematics and construction — informed by time spent working as a manual labourer. This time made the artist particularly aware of class and racial inequality – seeing a predominantly immigrant workforce deeply undervalued and underpaid. Compelled to understand the histories that led to this point, Muñoz studied...
Bio
Jaime Muñoz (he/him) was born in Los Angeles, California, and currently lives and works in Pomona.
Exhibitions
Muñoz has exhibited worldwide, in locations such as Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles and Berlin.
In print
Featured in publications including the LA Times, KCET’s “Artbound”, and Art of Choice, Los Angeles.
