Errol Ortiz
American, b. 1941
Errol Ortiz (American, b. 1941) is a Chicago-based painter whose work is deeply influenced by current events and social movements. After spending six months in Mexico in 1963, he returned to Chicago and became involved with the Chicago Imagists, a group of artists brought together by curator Don Baum.
Like many in the Imagist movement, Ortiz's style incorporates elements of comic books, puzzles, and pop culture, blending bold visuals with socially charged themes. In 2015, the National Museum of Mexican Art hosted his first-ever solo museum exhibition, De vuelta: Works by Chicago Imagist Errol Ortiz, highlighting his contributions to the movement and his distinctive artistic voice.
In 2024, Who Modern presented “Cool Down Hot Head” a career spanning exhibition of Ortiz.
Submitted by Oliva Gallery
