Gonzalo Alvarez is a first-gen Chicano Illustrator, Writer, and Designer from Port Arthur, TX creating Aztec fantasy.
He completed a BFA in Drawing at Lamar University in 2017 where "Borders" debuted, a video game about his parent’s immigration story which received international acclaim. Since graduating, he’s been creating his Aztec fantasy graphic novel "Poyoman" to be published by Harper Collins in 2025.
He founded Studio Tecuanis in 2022, a studio dedicated to creating Aztec merchandise, and released NAWALLI: The Aztec Card Game in 2023.
He has exhibited and conducted panels internationally at Indiecade E3 2017, Worldcon76, Festival Vértice UNAM, and more.
Gonzalo’s literary representation is Marietta B. Zacker from the Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency.
“Raised in the U.S by poor immigrant parents, I never understood why my mom was pale and my dad was brown even though they were both Mexican. When I learned about our native history and colonization in college, I finally understood. I decided to dedicate my life to learning about, sharing, and celebrating my indigenous roots so other Mexican children can grow up proud of who they are, with artwork that celebrates their native ancestry.”