Latino Cultural Center

 

Founded in 2003, the Latino Cultural Center opens its 10th anniversary season with the "Forging Identy, Creating Local Art: Dallas and North Texas Latino Artists, 1970 - 1993.  The exhibition will be on view until October 19, 2013".  The 21 Dallas and North Texas Latino artists featured in this exhibition are: Celia Alvarez Munoz, Sal Barron, Juan Manuel Campos, Filberto Chapa, Jesus Chairez, Adriana Cobo-Frenkel, Pablo Esparza, Lilia Estrada, Eliseo Garcia, Maria Teresa Garcia-Pedroche, John Hernandez, Juan Hernandez, Benito Huerta, Leticia Huerta, Diana Marquis, Manuel Mauricio, Vincent Morin, Roberto Munguia,  Jesus Moroles, Samuel Torres, and Jose Vargas.  Exhibition curated by Viola Delgado.

 

Benito Huerta

L- "The Eyes of Benjamin Franklin", 2004, water color & photocopy on paper, 30x22.5
R- "Lovers Leap", 1985, diptych, oil on canvas & velvet, 73.5x55

John Hernandez "Skull Guy", 1987, mixed media, 16x14x7

Roberto Munguia "Sol", 1997-2013, collage, 5x10 feet

Latino Cultural Art Center
2600 Live Oak St
Dallas TX 75204

September Song

Recent works by Benito Huerta at William Campbell Contemporary in Ft. Worth.  I stopped by during the all day opening with my friend Helen Altman.  Oh yes, ran into Martin Delabano a long time favorite artist of mine.  Back to Benito's exhibition - from the gallery website "The show will feature new and recent paintings, drawings, and mixed media pieces, all focusing on contemporary social themes and informed by popular culture. A visual response to the musical composition sharing its name, September Song incorporates motifs prevalent in the Zeitgeist, the media, and the entertainment industry, such as politics, terrorism, and the violent end of the world."

LtoR:

Shock & Awe, 2009-2013, oil on canvas

Fin, 2000, charcoal and graphite on paper

Meaning of Sight, 2003, charcoal and graphite on paper

 

on right: Intermission, 2013, oil on canvas

27: Calaverosa, 2012, acrylic and oil on canvas (Detail)

29: Bonba Atomica, 2010, acrylic and oil on canvas (Detail)

William Campbell Contemporary Art

BENITO HUERTA

SEPTEMBER SONG
Fall Gallery Night September 7 - October 12, 2013

Benito Huerta @ The National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago

Benito Huerta
"Intermission"
National Museum of Mexican Art
Chicago, Il
Curator: Cesareo Moreno
May 20 - August 28, 2011


Benito Huerta (b. 1952) has been creating artwork in Texas since the 1970's. Significantly influenced by Pop Art and Conceptual Art, in addition to the Chicano movement, his paintings and prints frequently deal with the comedy, tragedy, and absurdity present in our world. Huerta's imagery is appropriated from Western Art history, film and television, or inspired by rock and roll lyrics. INTERMISSION presents work from the last two decades of his distinguished artistic career.
Curated by Cesáreo Moreno

Funded by: National Endowment for the Arts, Chicago Park District, Illinois Arts Council, City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
Transportation by American Airlines.

Benito Huerta interview

Benito Huerta @ William Campbell Contemporary Art

"Grand Illusion"
January 10th - February 7, 2009
Opening reception January 10th 6 to 8pm

An exhibition of new works by Texas artist Benito Huerta will be on display at William Campbell Contemporary Art. The exhibition will include mixed media pieces including acrylic on canvas, screen prints, and other materials, layered to create a complex visual story while delving into such culturally relevant issues as war and the economy.

William Campbell Contemporary Art 4935 Byers Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76107

PHONE: (817) 737-9566, FAX: (817) 737-5466

E-Mail: wcca@flash.net
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday – Friday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday and by appointment