Joel Hernandez-Millen

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Joel Hernandez had to wear several masks growing up, whether it was trying to act more Mexican or American, or even hiding the fact that he was gay. Those tactics at first were meant to help him disappear into the crowd, but they also left him with the desire to explore and belong. His work addresses ideas around tribalism, pageantry and everyday struggles that connect us all. Joel Hernandez is a Mexican (active in USA) artist. Numerous key galleries and museums such as National Museum of Mexican Art Links to an external site have featured Joel Hernandez's work.