Magical Monarcas
CSMA is pleased to present the work of Pedro Rivas Lopez, featuring vibrant acrylic paintings from his series Magical Monarcas. Rivas Lopez is a multidisciplinary artist and community worker in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. His work is influenced by his Indigenous Mesoamerican ancestry, his experiences as a Mexican Immigrant, the human emotion, and politics. His work, often bright, bold and vibrant Monarch butterflies, are intertwined with themes of identity, transformation, and empowerment. Rivas Lopez is a published artist and has exhibited his work throughout California.