EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Mexican American Culture Center announced the debut of a new solo exhibition, Mujer Moderna: The Life and Artwork of Mago Gandara, which opened on Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the main gallery.
An opening reception will be held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, and the exhibit will remain on view through April 27.
The exhibition sheds light on the work of the first Chicana Modernist artist in El Paso and features more than 100 pieces, including works that explore themes of motherhood, spirituality, and connection to the land through modernist techniques, the City of El Paso said.
“Living and working between El Paso and Juárez since the 1970’s, Mago created an array of artworks on both sides of the border. A pioneer of her craft, she was the first female muralist in our region working within a large-scale format—utilizing earth, glass, tile, stone, and found material to create her public art masterpieces. Additionally, Mago’s medium of work included watercolor painting, sculpture, and sketches. The artist chose abstraction to render her imagery depicting the border’s landscape and people to express universal human emotions.”
The City of El Paso
The exhibition showcases artwork, photographs, and personal writings.
The Mexican American Cultural Center is free and open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information on the exhibition and a full list of programs and activities at the Mexican American Cultural Center, visit EPMACC.org.