Onecho (Juan Usubillaga)

In this episode, Juan and Becca discuss cultural differences between South America and Colorado, differences in fine art and public art, murals, cosmovision, Abya Yala (the united land from Patagonia to Alaska), color, communicating with clients, European and Indigenous influences, and “loss of connection with nature and ancestral wisdom.” Join us for an especially inspiring, heartwarming, and informative conversation. Juan Usubillaga, often known as Onecho, is a painter and muralist born in Colombia and raised in Venezuela. He shares beauty through his vibrant art practice, which envelopes both his western art style education and his Mestizo heritage. He has collaborated with local galleries in Boulder and Denver, participated in and led mural projects in the area, exhibited work locally, nationally, and internationally, and is currently focusing on artistic practice in Colorado. Host and Producer, Becca Saulsberry, is a spunky communications designer who aims to address societal and environmental issues while nerding out on graphic design, illustration, creative nonfiction, and podcasting. Her favorite pastime, however, is playing outside. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please leave us a rating and consider supporting the future of this podcast! To stay up-to-date, ⁠follow us on Instagram⁠ and ⁠sign up for our e-zine⁠. You can also leave us feedback if you’re listening on Spotify via the question and poll below. This project is funded in part by a grant from the Boulder Arts Commission, an agency of the Boulder City Council.