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As a teenager, Emigdio became captivated by the Pachucos - a Chicano counterculture of the 1940s and ’50s that symbolized rebellion, camaraderie, and neighborhood pride. He admired their slick duck-tailed hairstyles, distinct slang, and sharp zoot-suit-inspired attire. Eventually, he joined their hangout, and this painting reflects his 17-year-old self (in red), paying homage to those formative years in the barrio.
As a teenager, Emigdio became captivated by the Pachucos - a Chicano counterculture of the 1940s and ’50s that symbolized rebellion, camaraderie, and neighborhood pride. He admired their slick duck-tailed hairstyles, distinct slang, and sharp zoot-suit-inspired attire. Eventually, he joined their hangout, and this painting reflects his 17-year-old self (in red), paying homage to those formative years in the barrio.