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Texas Contemporary Artists Series

Texas is fast becoming one of the most progressive and exciting art scenes on the horizon. The Texas Contemporary Artists Series exhibitions showcase the talents of some of Texas’ premier artists.

In keeping with Institute of Texan Cultures' mission of engaging the “understanding and celebration of Texas’ cultural heritage," I chose to focus on the work of contemporary artists who call Texas home.

The selected artists cover a broad spectrum of artistic styles and mediums. Common to all of their work, however, is the bold vision and unbridled exuberance that is the quintessence of Texan culture.

--Arturo Almeida
Exhibition Curator

 

Carmen Oliver
Feb. 6-June 20

Carmen Oliver was born in Mexico City. Over the last three decades, she has been painting and showing her work in both Mexico and the United States. In 2000, Oliver’s work was included in the Biennale Internazionale d’Arte Contemporanea di Firenze, Firenze, Italy. She has made Texas her home since 2002. Combining abstract and representational elements, her new work lyrically pays homage to all women.

An opening reception will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 4 at the Institute of Texan Cultures.

Oliver will also have an exhibit on display from Feb. 12 - May 10 at Radius. An opening reception will be 5:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 12. Radius is located at 106 Auditorium Circle. Call (210) 896-1985 for information.

Coming Next
Henry Cardenas: July 3 – Nov. 7, 2010
Luis M. Garza: Feb. 5-June 19, 2011

Past Exhibitions

 



Carmen Oliver
La tertulia (The Celebration)
Triptych, mixed media on canvas
60”x 48”
2009



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