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Juanishi V. Orosco (1945-2023) was a Chicano artist and muralist. His work is heavily tied to the Chicano Movement. Based in Sacremento, along with _ and _ he cofounded the Royal Chicano Airforce (RCAF) He achieved recognition for his work both locally and nationally.{{Dashboard.wikiedu.org draft template/about this sandbox}}
Juan "Juanishi" V. Orosco (1945-2023) was a Chicano artist and muralist. His work is heavily tied to the Chicano Movement. Based in Sacramento, along with _ and _ he cofounded the Royal Chicano Airforce (RCAF) He achieved recognition for his work both locally and nationally.{{Dashboard.wikiedu.org draft template/about this sandbox}}
== Biography == == Early Life and Education == Juan Orosco was born in Sacramento, California on February 18th, 1945. Despite being born in Sacramento, Orosco and his family lived in Rancho Cordova. Being surrounded by an agricultural community, Orosco worked on a ranch. Juan Orosco was born in Sacramento, California on February 18th, 1945. Despite being born in Sacramento, Orosco and his family lived in Rancho Cordova. Being surrounded by an agricultural community, Orosco worked on a ranch which is commonly attributed as the reason behind his advocacy for agricultural workers.
He studied at the University of Sacramento. During this time, in 1969, is where him alongside like-minded artists such as [[José Montoya|Jose Montoya]], [[Esteban Villa]], [[Ricardo Favela]] and Rudy Cuellar started the [[Royal Chicano Air Force]]. Orosco studied at the University of Sacramento, under the guidance of Professors José Montoya and Esteban Villa. During this time, in 1969, is where him alongside like-minded artists such as [[José Montoya|Jose Montoya]], [[Esteban Villa]], [[Ricardo Favela]] and Rudy Cuellar started the Rebel Chicano Art Front (which later became known as the [[Royal Chicano Air Force]]). A collective dedicated to making bilingual and bicultural art programs for the Chicano community in the greater Sacramento area.
Quickly Orosco and other members of the RCAF began to create posters for the United Farm Workers and have worked in multiple capacities for the organization, serving as both art educators and engaging in community outreach. Artwork from this period was featured in the renowned art exhibition ''Chicano Art: Resistance and Affirmation''. Notably the first national survey of Latinx art, which traveled through 10 national museums and ran from 1990-1993. == Royal Chicano Air Force ==
Through the RCAF, in 1972 Orosco helped to create the Centro de Artistas Chicanos. A nonprofit organization that developed other community programs in Sacramento such as La Nueva Raza Bookstore, the Barrio Art Program, and the RCAF Graphics and Design Center.
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== Notable Works == == Death == Juan Orosco passed away in 2023. A Celebration of Life was held at the Washington Neighborhood Center in Sacramento.
== Notable Works/Murals ==
⚫ === References ===
⚫ === References === [https://unitedlatinos.org/juanishi-orosco-celebration-of-life/ Juanishi Orosco: Celebration of Life – United Latinos] [[Category:Wikipedia Student Program]] [[Category:Wikipedia Student Program]]
== Biography == == Early Life and Education == Juan Orosco was born in Sacramento, California on February 18th, 1945. Despite being born in Sacramento, Orosco and his family lived in Rancho Cordova. Being surrounded by an agricultural community, Orosco worked on a ranch. Juan Orosco was born in Sacramento, California on February 18th, 1945. Despite being born in Sacramento, Orosco and his family lived in Rancho Cordova. Being surrounded by an agricultural community, Orosco worked on a ranch which is commonly attributed as the reason behind his advocacy for agricultural workers.
He studied at the University of Sacramento. During this time, in 1969, is where him alongside like-minded artists such as [[José Montoya|Jose Montoya]], [[Esteban Villa]], [[Ricardo Favela]] and Rudy Cuellar started the [[Royal Chicano Air Force]]. Orosco studied at the University of Sacramento, under the guidance of Professors José Montoya and Esteban Villa. During this time, in 1969, is where him alongside like-minded artists such as [[José Montoya|Jose Montoya]], [[Esteban Villa]], [[Ricardo Favela]] and Rudy Cuellar started the Rebel Chicano Art Front (which later became known as the [[Royal Chicano Air Force]]). A collective dedicated to making bilingual and bicultural art programs for the Chicano community in the greater Sacramento area.
Quickly Orosco and other members of the RCAF began to create posters for the United Farm Workers and have worked in multiple capacities for the organization, serving as both art educators and engaging in community outreach. Artwork from this period was featured in the renowned art exhibition ''Chicano Art: Resistance and Affirmation''. Notably the first national survey of Latinx art, which traveled through 10 national museums and ran from 1990-1993. == Royal Chicano Air Force ==
Through the RCAF, in 1972 Orosco helped to create the Centro de Artistas Chicanos. A nonprofit organization that developed other community programs in Sacramento such as La Nueva Raza Bookstore, the Barrio Art Program, and the RCAF Graphics and Design Center.
== Artistic Style == == Artistic Style == Line 12: Line 14: == Legacy == == Legacy ==
== Notable Works == == Death == Juan Orosco passed away in 2023. A Celebration of Life was held at the Washington Neighborhood Center in Sacramento.
== Notable Works/Murals ==
⚫ === References ===
⚫ === References === [https://unitedlatinos.org/juanishi-orosco-celebration-of-life/ Juanishi Orosco: Celebration of Life – United Latinos] [[Category:Wikipedia Student Program]] [[Category:Wikipedia Student Program]]