Why Create?
Maurilio Tapia’s work explores the manipulation of expectations and standards, both physically and intellectually, in an effort to support and define the sub and counter cultures that lie within the American lifestyle. It is through art where we choose to define who we are as individuals, and who we are as a collective. Breaking traditional norms in day-to-day life and the standards that lie within the arts is something in which Maurilio continues to explore as the definition of what it means to be an artist becomes clearer.
Curious?
Explore Maurilio Tapia’s portfolio including paintings, murals, designs, and more!
Who am I?
Publications
“Q&A with Greeley Artist Maurilio Tapia about his art and contributions to his community.”
“Life & Work with Maurilio Tapia of Greeley”
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“I strive to represent my culture in everything that I do. In an institution that is primarily Eurocentric, I focus on challenging standards by contradicting expectations that fall upon the Artist. Being from an underrepresented community, working in the arts provides an inspiration to continue using my practice for the enrichment of the cultures from which I stand.”
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About the Artist
Working under the alias “StarStormTito”, the name stems from a culmination between a variety of influences: hip-hop, the digital world, and growing up as a Mexican-American. In hip-hop and music in general, artists often give themselves a stage or performance name, almost as an alter ego.
