SURFACE TREATMENT: ‘Anatomical Structures’
April was certainly Gerardo Gonzalez’ month! Does this artist ever sleep? Not only have we seen his work in two recent Artist Unanimous exhibitions, but he has also produced a fine solo show. The exhibit title may sound cold and clinical, but the…
Upper Valley Art League hosts exhibit of local photography
“The Art of Photography” exhibit, sponsored by the Upper Valley Art League and currently on display at the Kika de la Garza Fine Arts Center, is as much about the exhibitors as it is about the photographs. The exhibitors are all members of UVAL….
The Artful Nude
This exhibition, exploring the use of the nude figure in the work of local artists, would be a matter-of-fact exhibition almost anywhere else. Here, however, it appears to be a statement of controversy. “Au Naturale: Celebrating the Tradition of the…
IMAS goes back to the ’70s with new exhibit
“Out of Style: Geometric Abstraction from the 1970’s,” currently on display in the Cardenas Gallery at IMAS, celebrates color-concept exploration and geometric precision. Hard-edge, Minimalist-style prints from the museum’s Permanent…
ART EXHIBIT: ‘The Hillbilly Folk Art Traveling Roadshow’
Mark McDowell’s “The Hillbilly Folk Art Traveling Roadshow” is witty, beautiful, and emits a delightful charisma meant to appeal to everyman. McDowell explained his unusual choice of format: “A young artist friend brought me a piece of…
ART EXHIBIT: ‘Monumental Pigment Photographs’
SURFACE TREATMENT
What: “Monumental Pigment Photographs by Jay Dusard”
Where: New McAllen Library, Nolana at 23rd Street
When: Through March, Library hours
Collectors Choice
Mark your calendars! The new McAllen Public Library will have its…
ART EXHIBIT: Sculptures by Jóhann Eyfells [IMAS, McAllen]
His bright blue eyes reflecting his Icelandic origins, Jóhann Eyfells, internationally renowned sculptor, received a Key to the City from McAllen City Councilman, John Ingram. The outdoor ceremony on November 19 at IMAS was celebrating the extended…
ART EXHIBIT: Upper Valley Art League Members’ Exhibit [through Nov. 5]
This year’s UVAL members’ exhibition maintained a conservative direction, although some of the pieces provoked thought beyond the surface. “Upper Valley Art League Annual Members’ Exhibit” is currently on display at the Kika de la Garza Art…
ART EXHIBIT: ‘Calaca Press’ [McAllen, through Oct. 28]
It’s the time of year for South Texas artists to bring out the Calaveras, and Art House Studios has done it with style and freshness. “Calaca Press International Print Exchange” completely fills the three gallery spaces and features one…