PopMuertos Interview: “My art is influenced by the colors, patterns, and culture I grew up with”

There I was minding my own damn business, ogling all the brilliant goodies that small-business owners, craft makers, and artists had come to show off at the GeekCraft Expo in Milwaukee this past May when I came across PopMuertos. All my favorite characters from Studio Ghibli, Pokemon, and Disney films were out in full glory, stylized in Day of the Dead fusion designs. It was a beautiful sight. I walked away with a unique Vaporeon sticker for my sister and a No Face print for myself, because I must keep up appearances for the Ghibli trash that I am. I knew I’d be blessed if I could be granted a more in-depth look of what the artist had in mind when he created these masterpieces. I was incredibly lucky to be given the opportunity to interview him. Seriously, what FANTASTIC answers. I was so happy reading through Aaron’s take on socio-political connections within his art how folx can challenge and celebrate one another through said art. I could just wiggle like a Sudowoodo, this interview made me smile. Please enjoy!

Black Nerd Problems: What can you tell us about yourself? Where did you grow up, when did you get into art, who or what inspired you? Pop Muertos: A little about me? Sure! I’m a guy who’s trying to balance doing good, putting out positive creative work, family life, and fun. What that looks like in practice is working a 9-5, trying to ramp up my art business, spending enough quality time with my wife and my pup pups, and trying to make the world a better place thro…