Andrés Zavala (b. 1991) is a Los Angeles-based artist and printmaker whose work explores how cultural memory is preserved, repeated, and transformed through visual language. With roots in Boyle Heights — a historically Mexican-American neighborhood shaped by layered histories of migration — Zavala's practice examines how identity is embedded in materials, public spaces, and everyday environments. He draws inspiration from weathered objects, signage, and the transformation of architecture over time. His recent practice has developed through collaborative print production, where he's refined technical processes in etching, aquatint, relief printing, chine-collé, monotype, and serigraphy. Much of this growth has come through work with celebrated artists in his community.
Zavala has worked individually and collaboratively with artists, printmakers, and galleries from around the world. Some include Stanley Baden, Manuel López, Delfin Finley, El Mac, Frank Romero, Jaime Munoz, Noé E. Olivas, John Valadez, Defer, Kristopher Raos, Tidawhitney Lek, Shepard Fairey, Victor Reyes, Augustine Kofie, TankOne, Hana Ward, Kelly Reemtsen, Cleon Peterson, DabsMyla, Shaina McCoy, Jen Stark, Eelus, Saber, Tristan Eaton, Bezt, Luke Pelletier, Dalek, Jayson Valencia, Andy Rios, Amsi Bustillo, Cindy Bonaparte, Laura Owens, Love Crew, Eastern Projects Gallery, and Charlie James Gallery.
In addition to printing works for other artists, Zavala continues to explore experimental printmaking techniques in his studio.