Exhibition: Luis Guerra: Naturaleza Viva

“Exhibition Statement: Having grown up in Laredo, I am deeply honored by this opportunity to exhibit my work here. For this exhibition, I’ve selected some of my early works together with works of more recent vintage. Although my styles have varied widely over the years, the underlying themes or concepts have largely remained constant. Long ago, I discovered what I believe to be the true purpose of art: as prayer, and as a catalyst for a growing awareness. The title “Naturaleza Viva” is a play on words. It also points to my belief that true art is alive, capable of imparting energy to the viewer. And also that Mother Nature is a living being that should be revered and protected, and that this imperative is now more urgent than ever.

Artist Bio: Luis Guerra is a painter, sculptor, and storyteller based in Austin, Texas. His artwork is in many public collections, including that of the Blanton Museum of Art (Austin) and the Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington). He is a recipient of several awards, among them a Siqueiros-Pollock Award from the Museo de Arte de Ciudad Juárez, Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes.

Guerra’s artwork has also been featured in numerous publications, including Contemporary Chicana and Chicano Art, the definitive, two-volume work published by Bilingual Press. His stories have appeared in a variety of publications, and for two decades, he narrated his Cuentos de la Sierra on NPR’s Latino USA.”

Dates: December 6 - January 18, 2025