Art & Life with Tato Caraveo

Today we’d like to introduce you to Tato Caraveo.

Tato, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
I’m a native to Phoenix, and have been painting locally since the early 90’s throughout the valley. Started through graffiti art and progressed to studio art in 2001.

Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I work both on canvas/panel work and mural work. For murals I’m using spray paint, in the studio I’m working with acrylics, charcoal or oils, depends on the project I’m on. My message is more of trying to fill the city with more color instead of the boring beige walls we see everywhere.

Do you think conditions are generally improving for artists? What more can cities and communities do to improve conditions for artists?
affordable housing would be a great start, not just for artist but for people of all walks. Although There are plenty of opportunities for artist being presented with the fast-paced housing developments happening in the city, those jobs take time and investments, some artist have to have a stable life and income source to get them started in that job market.

What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
I post most of my work on social media sites mainly Instagram, along with announcements of upcoming exhibitions.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.tatocaraveo.com
• Instagram: @tatocaraveo

Image Credit:
@tatocaraveo

Getting in touch: VoyagePhoenix is built on recommendations from the community; it’s how we uncover hidden gems, so if you know someone who deserves recognition please let us know here.