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La exposición reúne más de 50 retablos originales realizados en el transcurso de 50 años y tres generaciones de tradición familiar.
La colección de retablos son un testimonio del acervo visual de arte popular mexicano, particularmente del pueblo artesanal de Xalitla, en el estado de Guerrero, donde vive y trabaja la Familia Lorenzo.
Asimismo, el recorrido de piezas artísticas evidencia el dialogo intergeneracional en el cual podemos apreciar a múltiples personajes de la cultura popular mexicana como luchadores, guerrilleros zapatistas, calaveras del día de los muertos, imágenes del juego de la lotería o Frida Kahlo junto a ingenuas imágenes de santos, demonios, ángeles, figuras religiosas y danzas tradicionales enmascaradas náhuatl.
La exposición procura destacar el patrimonio cultural de estos artistas populares contemporáneos poco visibilizados pero que demandan de mayor comprensión y reconocimiento en tiempos debates culturales identitarios.
Creación y Dirección del Proyecto a cargo de Mariela G. Domínguez
Contacto: mdominguez@xzzx.com.ar / prensahouston@sre.gob.mx
CUANDO & DONDE:
14 Noviembre al 13 Diciembre 2019 – Evento gratuito
Consulado General de México en Houston
4506 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004, United States.
INAUGURACION: November 14, 2019. 6:30 pm – 21:00 pm – Evento gratuito
Consulado General de México en Houston
4506 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004, United States.
The exhibition brings together more than 50 original altarpieces created by three generations of family tradi
tion over the past 50 years.
The altarpiece collection is a testament to the visual heritage of Mexican Folk Art, particularly the artisanal town of Xalitla, in the state of Guerrero, where the Lorenzo Family lives and works.
Also, the tour of artistic pieces demonstrates the intergenerational dialogue in which we appreciate multiple characters of Mexican popular culture such as wrestlers, Zapatista guerrillas, skulls of the Day of the Dead, images of the Loteria or Frida Kahlo along with naive images of saints, demons, angels, religious figures and traditional Nahuatl masked dances.
The exhibition seeks to highlight the cultural heritage of these contemporary folk artists who are not widely recognized but who demand greater unders- tanding and acceptance in times of cultural identity debates.
Creation and direction of the project in charge of Mariela G. Domínguez
Contact Information: mdominguez@xzzx.com.ar / prensahouston@sre.gob.mx
WHEN & WHERE:
November 14 thru December 13, 2019 – Event is free and open to the public
Consulate General de México in Houston
4506 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004, United States.
OPENING RECEPTION: November 14, 2019. 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Event is free and open to the public
Consulate General de México in Houston
4506 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004, United States.
Please contact any of the artists to get an appointment if you want to visit the exhibition.
Annia Guillén- anniaguillen.com
Hilda Rueda- hildaruedart.com
Carolina Dalmás-carolinadalmasart.com
With the purpose of celebrating International Women’s Day, artists Annia Guillén, Hilda Rueda and Carolina Dalmas are bringing together the art exhibition Women, Essence & Origin that will run from March 6 to April 6, 2020.
The exhibition portrays women of all ages, races and walk of life by reflection on their essence as pillars of humanity. The artists present what constitutes an abstract or literal interpretation of women and their core values.
Various mediums are utilized. Annia, originally from Costa Rica, works with pigments on silk and oils. Hilda, a native of Colombia, uses acrylics and oils and paints from life models. Carolina Dalmas, from Argentina is using soft pastels on sandpaper.
Join us for the Opening Cocktail Reception, on Saturday March 7th, 5pm to 7:30pm with life music and hors d’oeuvres. In addition, 15% of the sales will be donated to Casa Argentina de Houston to help women in need.
At the Exhibition Closing Event on Saturday, April 4th, 2020, 5pm to 7:30 pm, a piece of art will be auctioned. All the proceeds will benefit Canopy- Elevating life above Cancer. These events are free and open to the general public.
Mar 6 – Apr 6, 2020
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 7th, 2020 5:00 to 7:30pm
Closing event: on Saturday, April 4th, 2020 5:00 to 7:30pm
Annia Guillén- anniaguillen.com
Hilda Rueda- hildaruedart.com
Carolina Dalmás-carolinadalmasart.com
With the purpose of celebrating International Women’s Day, artists Annia Guillén, Hilda Rueda and Carolina Dalmas are bringing together the art exhibition Women, Essence & Origin that will run from March 6 to April 6, 2020.
The exhibition portrays women of all ages, races and walk of life by reflection on their essence as pillars of humanity. The artists present what constitutes an abstract or literal interpretation of women and their core values.
Various mediums are utilized. Annia, originally from Costa Rica, works with pigments on silk and oils. Hilda, a native from Colombia, uses acrylics and oils and paints form life models. Carolina Dalmas, from Argentina is using soft pastels on sandpaper.
Join us for the Opening Cocktail Reception, on Saturday March 7th, 5pm to 7:30pm with life music and hors d’oeuvres. In addition, 15% of the sales will be donated to Casa Argentina de Houston to help women in need.
At the Exhibition Closing Event on Saturday, April 4th, 2020, 5pm to 7:30 pm, a piece of art will be auctioned. All the proceeds will benefit Canopy- Elevating life above Cancer. These events are free and open to the general public.
Mar 6 – Apr 6, 2020
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 7th, 2020 5:00 to 7:30pm
Closing event: on Saturday, April 4th, 2020 5:00 to 7:30pm
Annia Guillén- anniaguillen.com
Hilda Rueda- hildaruedart.com
Carolina Dalmás-carolinadalmasart.com
Invitado especial Artista Betirri
En esta charla, Betirri nos habara de su trayectoria como Artista Plastico Mexicano en la ciudad de Houston y Estados Unidos.
A work of art must occupy a special place because it carries with it a history, a background, a passion. This is why finding a special and suitable space can be very challenging. Ar7seven in collaboration with the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston and businessman JJ Medina invites them to the 1st. Virtual Latin American Art Exhibition: Art in your space to take a virtual tour of one of the most spectacular properties in the city The Woodlands, Texas, this time, dressed in the works of great Latin American artists.
Don’t miss it! We will share the link soon. Stay tuned!
Marina Fernández es Ingeniera Industrial, apasionada del arte en todas sus formas.
A través de sus pinturas combina su amor por la naturaleza con sus experiencias vividas en diferentes culturas. En esta charla nos hablará de su trayectoria, estilo de pintura y de su serie “Boundaries”, una de cuyas obras se exhibió en The Glassell School of Art en noviembre 2019
BIO
Marina Fernández es Ingeniera Industrial, graduada Suma Cum Laude en la Universidad Católica Argentina. Estudió arte en la Facultad de Bellas Artes de la Universidad Nacional de Rosario. Actualmente es estudiante de Glassell School of Art (Museum of Fine Arts Houston). El arte, como forma de expresión, la acompaña desde su infancia. A través de sus pinturas combina su amor por la naturaleza con sus experiencias vividas en diferentes países y culturas. Exhibiciones más recientes: Yoga Pod Solo Exhibition, 11 de diciembre, 2019 / Convergencia – Convergence, Latin American Women Artists of Houston (LAWAH), The Glassell School of Art (The Museum of Fine Arts Houston), 1 de noviembre, 2019 / St. Jude Color of Hope Art Exhibition, Sicardi Gallery, 5 de agosto, 2019 / Houston Latino Art Now: Color Outside the Lines, George Memorial Library, Richmond, TX, 24 de marzo, 2019 / LAWAH Group Exhibition, Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston, 1 de septiembre, 2018.
