RAÍCES

A Group Exhibition Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of Casa Luz

May 4 - 12, 2024

RAÍCES, curated by Areli Navarro Magallón and Troy Ezequiel Montes, commemorated one year since Casa Luz’s public opening and was a culmination and celebration of the creative relationships we have been blessed to foster with our community. RAÍCES, meaning "roots" in Spanish, delves into the diverse perspectives and narratives of home through the lens of various artists. This group exhibition invites viewers to explore the multifaceted meanings of home, ranging from personal experiences to cultural connections. While not all featured artists are Houstonian, they converge in a space dedicated to fostering creativity for and by the culture of Houston. From intimate reflections on familial bonds; to explorations of cultural identity and displacement; to crafting evocative visual reminders of the interiors we inhabit and adorn, the works on display collectively weave a tapestry of shared experiences, memories, and dreams associated with the concept of home and the roots that bind us across time and space.

Featured Artists:

Abdurrahman Danquah, Andrea Karolina Aragon, Ángela García, Arnea Williams, Brody Campbell, Briana Vargas, Darío De León, Eloyangel Martinez, Eric Michael Ward, Geraldo Malaval, Gustavo Treviño, Hailey Reyes, Hope Mora, Hugo Silva , Joseph Bui, Kolby Delce-Haynes, Mike Lazo, Mitchell Reece, Paola Moreno-Reyes, Raquel Natalicchio, Richmond Adjei, sal.ma bowan.ya, Soni Bhalla, Tatyana Alanis, and Troy Ezequiel Montes

RAÍCES—Entre Mundos

A Group Exhibition Exploring the Constructed Terrain of Latinidad

October 12 - 21, 2024

RAÍCES— Entre Mundos, curated by Areli Navarro Magallón and Troy Ezequiel Montes, brings together 30 Latine artists in an ambitious exhibition that challenges the conventional narratives of Latinidad. Translating to Roots—Between Worlds, the exhibition invites viewers to experience the multiplicity of Latine experiences, positing Latinidad not just as a cultural identity but as a politically constructed terrain that is continuously navigated by those living both in the occupied territory of the United States and within the colonized lands of Latin America. At its heart, RAÍCES— Entre Mundos asks what it means to claim this nebulous notion of belonging, encouraging visitors to question the implicit exclusions and boundaries of this construct.

Featured Artists:

Piero Brignole, David Delgado, Milu Photos, Gabriella Feuillet, Felipe García, Zee García, Celea Guevara, Jazmine Jaquez, Mario Humberto Kazaz, Kevin León, José Mario López, Steven Loza, Miguel Martínez, Citlalli Mendoza, Grasie Mercedes, Ibraim Nascimiento, Dae One, Jaylen Pigford, Jorge Piñeda, Alex Ramos, Aysha Rivas Javier, Paola Rodríguez, Carla M. Romero, Naya Rosado, Virgilio Ruiz, Joaquín Salas, Simon Silva, Briana Amelia Vargas Simón, Jen Valle, and Suzy Villarruel