Alejandro Palacios es un artista que trabaja en instalaciones receptivas y diseño de medios interactivos. Utiliza video, fotografía, instalación y medios mixtos para explorar la complejidad de las experiencias humanas como la inmigración y la identidad.

Alejandro nació y se crió en México, su familia se mudó por todo el país a medida que crecía, lo que le permitió no solo experimentar, sino lo más importante, desarrollar un aprecio por las diferentes culturas dentro de México. Después de vivir, trabajar y asistir a la escuela en Tijuana, BC, México, Palacios se mudó al Área de la Bahía de San Francisco en noviembre de 2009. Su trabajo ha sido seleccionado para participar en festivales y exposiciones en Canadá, Iran, Australia, Alemania, Ecuador, México, España y EE.UU.

Alejandro Palacios is an artist who works in responsive installations and interactive media design. He uses video, photography, installation, and mixed media to explore the complexity of human experiences such as immigration and identity.

Alejandro was born and raised in Mexico, his family moved throughout the country as he grew up, allowing him not just to experience but most importantly, to develop an appreciation for different cultures within Mexico. After living, working, and attending school in Tijuana, BC, Mexico, Palacios moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in November 2009. His work has been selected to participate in festivals and exhibitions in Canada, Germany, Iran, Australia, Ecuador, Mexico, Spain, and the USA.

Interview with Alejandro Palacios

Our tagline is Read, Dream and Celebrate en dos idiomas. How do you think your books and stories help us accomplish this?

I think that the Latinx Photography Project provides a wonderful example of how libraries play a crucial role in communities. Our public libraries have a wealth of resources that enable our people to dream of a new reality and celebrate their achievements.

How did you feel the first time your work was published? How was your publishing journey?

When I heard the news that the film will air on PBS starting in September, it was such a validating experience, since it takes so much effort these days to produce a piece that stands out. The fact that I'm able to reach people outside of film festivals, conferences, and private screenings is one of my proudest achievements.