Oak Cliff artist Jose Vargas with an altar made in Stevie Ray Vaughan’s memory. Vargas met Vaughan in the late ’70s and described him as “a really nice, humble person” and ” extremely gifted.” Photo by Cyndi McDonald.
This weekend marks the last chance to see La Guitarrizma! at the Bath House Cultural Center.
Oak Cliff-based Jose Vargas is the exhibition’s lead artist. The display includes paintings, sculptures and mixed-media pieces inspired by the guitar.
Featured guitarists of the exhibit include Chris Castañeda, Long Black Car and Stephen Hout, as well as internationally celebrated artists like Jimi Hendrix, Lita Ford, Prince and Lead Belly. Oak Cliff’s Stevie Ray Vaughan has a feature as well, with an altar created by Vargas.
The art exhibition runs until Saturday, Sept. 26.
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Victoria Hernandez is the Oak Cliff editor for Advocate Media. Prior to joining the Advocate, she wrote for Walton Insights, KUAF 91.3 and UARK Student Media. Victoria studied at the University of Arkansas, earning a B.A. in English/Journalism with minors in history and gender studies and a M.A. in Journalism with a Graduate Certificate in African and African American Studies. She can be reached by email at vhernandez@advocatemag.com