Mateo Gutiérrez is a self-taught artist whose hand-embroidered art challenges the ingrained violence in American culture. Mateo brings to light forgotten tragedies, defying society's short attention span. His work confronts issues of identity and outsider experience, exhibited across the nation. Academically, Mateo holds a BA in Philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MFA in Studio Painting from the University of Texas, Austin. Currently based in Austin, Texas, Mateo continues his thought-provoking exploration of American culture and its profound impact.
