RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 05.09.25
South Texas artist Santa Barraza has been painting for 50 years and seldom allows herself to slow down. She will have some artwork in the upcoming January 2026 exhibit, Frida: The Making of an … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA ART SANTA BARRAZA “NEPANTLA”
Santa Barraza is a Chicana artist living in Texas whose works incorporate Pre-columbian indigenous imagery in post-modern ways. One of her works titled "Nepantla," explores the world of mestizaje, the … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 03.31.23 CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH
Latina Artists Rise, Speak, and Act to Celebrate International Women’s Month Rise, Speak, Act! an art exhibition recognizing International Women’s Month opened on March 2, 2023 as part of the … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 6.05.21 THE CHICANO ART MOVEMENT IN TEXAS
The Chicano Art Movement in Texas The Texas Chicano art movement began approximately 50 years ago. A precise date for the beginning of an art movement is generally difficult because no one … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 12.05.20 “SANTA BARRAZA”
Mexican American Artist Santa Barraza Among Santa Barraza’s earliest international art recognition was an 1983 exhibit in Mexico City “A Traves de la Frontera.” The show traveled to all of … [Read more...]