Crystal Galindo

Crystal Galindo (born 1983) is an American visual artist, of Yaqui and Xicana descent. Her paintings are known for celebrating Chicanas and indigenous communities; and they give a strong sense of pride. She has been recognized for using bright colors, her imagery is body inclusive, and she specializes in portraits, as well as venturing into painting sacred icons like Selena. She is of Yaqui, and Xicana descent. Galindo graduated from the College of the Sequoias in 2009; and she double majored in Painting and Chicano Studies at the Sonoma State University where she graduated in 2013 with a BFA degree.

Pink Teardrops: Diary of a Sadgirl (2018) This series advocates for mental health, and touches upon how an individual can hide their sadness while dealing with depression and anxiety.

Multifacetica (2013) In the series “Multifacetica” Galindo paints women who represent power, strength, and pride in their cultural roots. Galindo features different shapes, symbols, and sacred symbols alongside the different women to inspire us to share our stories and break away from white supremacy by embracing our ethnic roots and how we are a physical representation of our ancestor's resilience. Fotos y Recuerdos: Works by Crystal Galindo, Studio Grand, Oakland California, April 2015