Mateó B. Ochoa

Cultural Studies
Graduate
2019 Fellows
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Travel Locations: Brazil, China, Colombia, Egypt, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Rwanda, South Korea
Mateó is a queer K’iche Guatemalan who believes art is central to the resiliency of queer and trans people of color (qtpoc). Before returning to academia, Mateó exhibited and performed a variety of creative projects focusing on qtpoc survival, homelessness, and mental health. They hope to use their time throughout the fellowship to rejuvenate their artistic practice, soak in the beauty of different landscapes, and most importantly, build new relationships with qtpoc communities from around the world. Mateó is excited to feed their nomadic heart by visiting Brazil, China, Colombia, Egypt, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Rwanda, and South Korea.