Fabian Debora

Fabian Debora (born November 11, 1975) is a Chicano artist based out of East Los Angeles known for paintings that capture the immigrant and gang experiences in Los Angeles. His works include graffiti, murals, sketches, and fine art paintings.

Early life Fabian was born in El Paso, Texas, to Mexican immigrant parents. His family moved to the affordable housing projects in Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles. Struggling with poverty, lack of resources, exposure to gang violence, and a father in and out of jail, Debora struggled with anger issues and used his artwork as an outlet. During his middle school years he attended Dolores Mission Catholic School, and was kicked out after lashing out at a teacher who ripped up his artwork in class.

Art Despite not having an MFA, Debora has the skills of a masterful painter. He began using art as a form of self expression while in middle school by drawing during class in order to help him cope with living in the impoverished Boyle Heights housing projects with an absent father.

Work After his spiritual awakening Debora went to Homeboy industries to get a job.

Awards and recognition In 2011 Debora was honored by the Belle Foundation for Cultural Development, Grantee, San Jose, Calif. In 2007, Edward James Olmos awarded him a scholarship and featured Debora in a 2007 documentary called Voces de Cambio.