Artist Talk: Oct. 1, 10 – 11 a.m. | Reception: Oct. 1, 5 – 7 p.m.
The South Texas College Pecan Campus Library Art Gallery is excited to showcase “Familiar Horizons,” an exhibition featuring oil paintings by artist Elena “Rodz” Rodriguez from Corpus Christi.
Elena Rodriguez grew up in Chalk Mountain, Texas, a small town with a population of 25. She earned her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Painting from the New York Academy of Art and completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at Washington University in St. Louis, where she also minored in Film and Media Studies. After spending some time away, she returned to her home state and now works with the Department of Art and Drama at Del Mar College. Recently, she was honored with the “Corpus Christi 40 Under 40” award.
Rodriguez’s work examines the beauty found in the everyday and often overlooked aspects of life. As she puts it, “My art is an exploration of the beautiful mundane—asphalt, weeds, and suburban banality. I create the sensation of déjà vu for a place one has or never has been.”
Elena Rodz will give an artist talk about her exhibition, experiences, and inspirations on October 1 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Pecan Student Union, Building U, Room 2.100. Later that evening, a reception for “Familiar Horizons” will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Pecan Campus Library, Building F. The reception will coincide with the community exhibition “Colors We Dream: A Call for ‘Alebrije’-themed Artwork.”
“Familiar Horizons” will be on display from August 25 through December 1 at the STC Pecan Campus Library Art Gallery, located in Building F at 3201 Pecan Blvd., McAllen, TX. The exhibition and the artist talk are free and open to the public.
The South Texas College Library Art Gallery Program organizes exhibitions and educational events to deepen students’ understanding of art and its cultural significance, support the academic curriculum, and inspire lifelong learning through direct engagement with artists, scholars, and original works of art.
For more information visit https://library.southtexascollege.edu or email gotvos@southtexascollege.edu.
