There’s one in particular that caught our eye: an adorable bear with tired eyes who looks like he’s ready for or just finished the boxing match of his life. It’s called the The Bear Champ, and it’s the creation of Puerto Rican artist J.C. Rivera.
Who is JC Rivera?
American, b. 1979. JC Rivera is a Puerto Rican-born artist currently living and working in Chicago. Rivera is known for his iconic Bear Champ, a boxing glove-sporting bear who serves as the artist’s personal avatar and expresses his reflections on identity, ambition, survival and power.
When was JC Rivera born?
1979 JC Rivera is a Puerto Rican Postwar & Contemporary artist who was born in 1979. Their work was featured in several exhibitions at key galleries and museums, including the Vertical Gallery.
