Get to Know the Artist:
Bieke Campos is a Mexican American artist from the East Side of Austin, TX. His paintings are influenced by his environment, specifically his experiences with poverty in East Austin. He primarily uses oil paint to portray and bring light to poverty. He currently studies painting at Texas State University and is anticipated to graduate with a BFA in Studio Art in Fall 2025. Bieke's work has received notable awards including the Scholastic Gold Medal (2022) and American Visions award (2022).