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Esteban del Valle (B. 1984, Chicago) is a painter currently exploring issues surrounding the relationship between theology and the pursuit of “true” democracy. Drawn to the iconic imagery of revolutionary struggles as they appear in the genre of history painting, photography, and film, Esteban has been investigating the moral and ethical questions pertaining to the use of “force” in the struggle for justice and equality. His work often takes the form of large mixed media drawings on canvas.

Esteban completed his BFA at Southern Illinois University where he received a 2007 REACH Creativity Award, and became a McNair Scholar. He has recently completed his MFA at the Rhode Island School of Design, where he received a Presidential Scholarship and the Toby Devan Lewis Fellowship. Esteban has produced murals throughout various parts of the USA, such as Chicago, IL, San Antonio, TX, and Kansas City, MO. He has been in numerous publications and his mural work has been featured on HGTV. Esteban has also been a part of various exhibitions including the 2009 New Insight exhibition at Art Chicago, and Geography of Imagination curated by Phong Bui in New York City. I am very excited about moving to Spartanburg, where I hope to interact with the community and embark on various public art projects.

He is looking forward to working with the very talented group of Hub Bub residents and staff, and the potential for some great artistic developments. He is very eager to explore South Carolina and its rich and diverse cultural components. He loves meeting new people and learning about new places. "Thank you Hub Bub for inviting me!!!"

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