Community “I like to play with materials that have a history of manipulation.” Welcome to the 335th installment of A View From the Easel, a series in which artists reflect on their workspace. This week, Gerardo Camargo draws inspiration from Latino communities and transforms basic materials into artistic tools. Want to take part? Check out our submission guidelines and share a bit about your studio with us through this form ! All mediums and workspaces are welcome, including your home studio. Gerardo Camargo , Kensington, Maryland How long have you been working in this space? Six years. Describe an average day in your studio. I like to start early in the morning before everybody wakes up because my studio is in my basement. I listen to a couple of news podcast, one in Spanish and one in English. I constantly listen to music that I find powerful like cumbia, folk music, or rancheras because I like to sing and dance as well.…