Enrique Castrejon

Enrique Castrejon creates works inspired by witnessing the declining health and eventual death of many members of his family as well as issues regarding public health. In his work Castrejon linearly dissects and deconstructs various objects (mainly human bodies), thus converting them into carefully measured fragments. By calculating each length of the disarticulated pieces with a ruler and calculating the angle using a protractor, Castrejon creates a chaotic collection of meticulous data that invites the viewer to to closely inspect each line and find its point of origin. This artistic practice has aided in his journey with grief, sexuality, and health thanks to its logical and formulaic processes. To him, it reveals some quantative truth to the imperfect and organic human body.

Chemicals Are Kicking In: Adderall #3

Dissected body with measurements coming out of it in big black text.

2010

Mixed-media Collage, Ink, and Pencil on Paper

Chemicals are Kicking in Series

12 x 9 in.

Gift of Barry Sloane to the Dr. Robert Summers Queer Art Collection

 

My Charlie Ray Boy Now Girl

Linearly dissected figure with measurement in small black text coming out of it.

2006

Collage, Glue, Pigmented Ink, Graphite on Paper

Paper Doll Series

18 x 12 in.

Gift of Barry Sloane to the Dr. Robert Summers Queer Art Collection

Investigation of HIV Cell #12

HIV cell linearly dissected with measurements coming out of it in black text.

2012

Mixed Media Collage and Ink on Paper

HIV Investigations Series

17.50 x 13.50 in.

Gift of Barry Sloane to the Dr. Robert Summers Queer Art Collection

 

Untitled

Abstract painting with linear patterns and various muted colors.

2016

Acrylic and Pastel on Panel

10 x 8 in.

Gift of Barry Sloane to the Dr. Robert Summers Queer Art Collection