DiscoverWhat’s My Thesis?275 Kristen Huizar: Drawing, Printmaking & Documenting Los Angeles Life
275 Kristen Huizar: Drawing, Printmaking & Documenting Los Angeles Life

275 Kristen Huizar: Drawing, Printmaking & Documenting Los Angeles Life

Update: 2025-09-30
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Artist Kristen Huizar joins What’s My Thesis? to reflect on drawing, printmaking, and the act of documenting Los Angeles. Born and raised in Commerce, CA, she traces her path from community college to Cal State Long Beach, where persistence and community shaped her practice.


Working with wax pastels on plastic vinyl, hand stitching, and large lino cuts, Huizar explores repetition, process, and the archival impulse. Her drawings function as reportage—capturing overlooked city views, everyday details, and the rapid changes of East L.A.


The conversation considers Chicana identity, community studios, and the politics of representation, offering insight into how artists both preserve and reimagine the city.

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275 Kristen Huizar: Drawing, Printmaking & Documenting Los Angeles Life

275 Kristen Huizar: Drawing, Printmaking & Documenting Los Angeles Life

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