Somos Luchadores by Bieke Campos

Somos Luchadores
Bieke Campos
Oil on wood
18"h x 18"w
2022

This is a portrait of my brother Gerardo and my sister Kendra. This painting represents that we’re fighters. Resilient, and shared bonds between shared experiences, purpose or value. “Somos Luchadores” is about dealing with struggles, fighting through. The Luchador mask is a metaphor of remaining strong and fighting through challenges and struggles. 

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).