From The Archives: 2012 Interview with Artist Alexander P. Huerta
In 1996 Alexander P. Huerta took his first trip to the art store for paints, brushes and canvas. In May of 2001 he made a conscience decision to consistantly give a truthful effort to his passion for creating art. From this intention came his "Great Art Adventure". Now in 2010, PeaceNart Studio is where he spends his days, being inspired, "Trying to inspire, meeting interesting, unique people and trying to evolve as an artist and a Human."
VIMMAG: You came from buying your first paints, brushes and canvas in 1996 to being the owner of the PeaceNArt Studio at the Arts Factory, within that time period you won 3rd place in
the Dish Inaugural Juried Exhibition Charity Fundraiser For Three Square of So. Nevada. Throughout that process, what has been the biggest lesson you have learned?
ALEXANDER P. HUERTA: The "Biggest Lesson" I Have Learned Is To Trust God. I believed in a higher power all my life, but, until I Trusted in that higher power, my life was not making progress, I was not evolving. In 2001 I was at "rock bottom, not caring about my existance, I had nothing but my thoughts. My thoughts led me to talking with my God. From that moment I have seen the "unfolding" of my "Art Adventure" ! Truth. My Art comes from the truest place. I have learned the Truth about Who I Am, What I Am, That I Am The Author of My Own Story ! I don't have let life happen, I create it !
VIMMAG: Your newest collection of artwork is called "Controlled Chaos Series 2," can you tell
us about the individual pieces and how it all came about?
ALEXANDER P. HUERTA: My "Controlled Chaos", Series 2 is the progression of a direction I started in early 2009. There are 26 pieces to series two.(series 1-26 also). I can tell you that every piece, of both sets, are about random thoughts.They start with spray paint, then drips of ink, grease pencil, ebony pencil, paint pen, collage, black sharpie, color pencil, help me ask my questions or give one of my theories about this thing we call 'life'.
One Day,"Preview Thursday", December 2009, my friend and fellow artist, Jessica Gallindo, brought me a piece of thin wood, This piece was about 50"x40" and had patterns of red spray paint on it. I broke it in half to condense it's size for storage. Later that day, I had spare time before the crowd of peolple arrived, so I pulled out the first piece and told myself I was going to "practice", Kind of doodle, not thinking to serious, just passing time. Those first thoughts went down and "Controlled Chaos" was brought into this world. The deepest, easiest flowing artwork that I have ever produced. The most creative outburst of my life.
VIMMAG: First Friday has come along way, what impact do you think your gallery and other venues have had on the local Vegas art scene?
ALEXANDER P. HUERTA: I'm a self-taught artist, so all my opinions have been formed though my engaging with humanity and my life's experience. Impact on the local art scene can happen for any person that gives a truth filled effort, started with the intention to give and not take. Our Las Vegas Arts District, is "My Art Scene" ! I am blessed to be able to go to PeaceNart Studio everyday that my God allows me to wake and live my life as an artist ! I have been doing that since Oct. 2008, in that time, I know of the personal inspiration that it givesto me and how in turn I get the opportunity to inspire others. I try to make an impact, one day at a time and one opportunity at a time. I try to let my every thought , every action lead me in a "Northerly Direction"(north principle) I trust in doing that I can make a positive impact on the city that has taught me about ArtNlife. ITrust My Art !
VIMMAG: Do you have a favorite or memorable collection of yours or of someone else?
ALEXANDER P. HUERTA: "Controlled Chaos" is the artwork that has effected me the most to this point. Not only because Artistic Designations, out of San Mateo, Ca., bought 12 pieces at one time and made me a national selling artist,, not because it's the first work I have done that has received this level of response and chatter. but because of the soul-filling experience of creating something that makes people think about Life, Love, God, and everything in between ! It's the most powerful, mature, stimulating artwork that has come out of my Soul !!
VIMMAG: What is next for Alexander P. Huerta?
ALEXANDER P. HUERTA: God only knows what's next for APH ! I can tell you that I trust in this thing called "Art". I can only wish to wake tomorrow, go to my little place in the universe,(PeaceNart Studio) that God has helped me find, and "Live My Dream" Again that day !!!! I so trust in what this Art Adventure has already offered to and for my life, I will hope to be a more Knowledgeable Artist and Human.
Alexander P. Huerta
Visual Artist
PeaceNart Studio
The "World Famous" Arts Factory
107 E. Charleston Blvd. #230
Las Vegas, Nv. 89104
