NELSON PONCE-CHOSCO

Welcome to PLANET NELS⏻N SPACE! ¡Bienvenido al ESPACI⏻ de PLANETA NELS⏻N!

My name is Nelson Ponce-Chosco. I am a Queer, Guatemalan American Artist specializing in creative direction in sculptural fashion and film. I utilize natural materials, such as clay and fibers, to critique topics regarding science, systems, and spirituality.

As an artist, I explore sculpture and three dimensions as a form of exploring different perspectives physically and also socially. I embrace curiosity. I am eager to learn more about the world and understand it. This project is an act of empowering my identity and autonomy but also wanting to connect with others. I find that for many first generation Latine Americans, connecting with culture can be a struggle. Many Latine families utilize social networks to speak to relatives back home. With that, I took inspiration from logo designs used in nostalgic tech. I utilize the color blue in my work as a staple of my Guatemalan Roots. Being queer and alternative as a Latine person is often a struggle in my personal experience, as well. I get slack from both communities, but still hold care for both. I want my work to connect with others, but I also do not want to lose myself in the process. I am proud of my identity as a Queer Guatemalan American.