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‘I’m a Grandma Boy’: Puerto Rican Artist Angel Otero on Family, ‘Skin’ Paintings and His Unusual Choice of Studio

By Alexander Ross

• Oct 8, 2026 • 12 min read

‘I’m a Grandma Boy’: Puerto Rican Artist Angel Otero on Family, ‘Skin’ Paintings and His Unusual Choice of Studio

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

“The Lady [Property] Broker Was, Like, ‘Hey, I Run out of Options for You, You Don’t Like Nothing. I’m Going to Show You the Last Thing and It’s a Church. ’ When She Said That Word, My Toes Really Crumbled Because I Grew up Catholic, Right? ”

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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