Exhibition 'Fronteriza' Looks at the Way Border Relations Affect Every Texan
"The New Golden Calf" by Tessa Morin is one of the works on display at Fronteriza.Even if you're nowhere near it, the U.S.-Mexico border is inescapable in Texas. Nearly every aspect of Texas life has been touched by the history, politics and economics that have been influenced by the close proximity to the border.
. But that majority doesn’t stem from one source. Hispanic Texans include a variety of heritages and cultures with their own histories and traditions.centers on the voices of Xicana and Latina women. Many identify as Nepanthla, which means"in the middle," referring to two cultures. U.S.-born Mexican-Americans often live in an in-between state, with a connectedness to both soils. Despite living in the U.S., their awareness of the border is perpetual.
Medina, one of five 2022 Nasher Artist Grant recipients, looks at this disconnect through multiple media including fibers, painting, video and audio assemblages. She says she's often invited to display her works at exhibitions during Cinco de Mayo and Hispanic Heritage Month. “We are all researchers, we’re professors, we're artists and we're interested in social justice themes in the border, and also understanding the intricacies of our cultural heritage,” García says. “We felt like it was important for us to start this collective with that mission, specifically to create exhibitions and projects that can amplify that.”Eliana Miranda
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