Emmanuel Gonzales
My current work is a layered exploration of power, identity, and American mythology. Using a blend of silkscreen, drawing, painting, and spray paint, I build textures that echo both street art and fine art traditions. Pop culture figures and iconic symbols serve as my visual language—tools to question systems of influence, media saturation, and our collective nostalgia.
These images aren’t chosen for shock value alone—they’re meant to resonate with viewers on a gut level. The repetition, distortion, and overlap of imagery reflect the noise of modern life, while the drips, stencils, and hand-drawn details keep it raw and human. My current work captures a fractured reality, where trust is elusive, currency is king, and the American dream is both glorified and interrogated.
My goal is to create visual friction—a space where beauty, discomfort, and meaning collide. In that tension, I hope the viewer finds a deeper connection to their own sense of place and purpose.
Beyond creating, I’ve also taken a fondness to curating art shows that uplift and showcase fellow artists. I am the founder of Art Wars and curator of The Art of Kimono, and Open Studios at HATCH 1121 in Lake Worth Beach.
I am a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic College and currently serve as an art and TV production teacher in Palm Beach County, where I continue to nurture young creatives and help build a vibrant cultural community.
“I don’t just make art—I build dialogue. Every layer, every symbol is an invitation to look closer, feel deeper, and question what we think we know.”