(current shows)

- Reflections: New Work by Sergio Rodriguez  -  January 30- March 27.

* Consisting of 15 large scale paintings on canvas (see Reflections gallery) on exhibit at Austin's newest museum:

the Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC), www.maccaustin.com

* Request invitation via e-mail *

(Press Release)

Reflections: New Work from Sergio Rodriguez

The Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) will be hosting Reflections, an exhibit of large scale oil paintings by Sergio Rodriguez. There will be an opening reception Saturday, January 30^th at 6pm in the main gallery, and the exhibit will be open to the public from January 30th to March 27^th. There will also be a gallery talk about Rodriguez's work given by the artist February 6^th at 2pm. Reflections is a personal exploration of Rodriguez's experience growing up in the border town of Eagle Pass. Not having visited his place of birth in 22 years, Rodriguez made a special trip back to Eagle Pass, re-immersing himself in the U.S.-Mexico border culture in order to inspire the work for this particular show. Further explaining the concept for Reflections, Rodriguez says, "such were the dreams that being reared along the border fostered; such were the conditions, history, and influences that permeated me, molded me, filled me, and thus sprung veins through which I think, feel and see ... I yield what I am, and my roots never abandon me." Through unique and striking pieces, Rodriguez visually elaborates on the elements of a complicated identity and allows the viewer to engage in his intimate experience.

About The Artist:

Sergio Rodriguez has exhibited work in Philadelphia, Mexico D.F. and all over Texas. His work is part of public and corporate collections in New York, Mexico and Puerto Rico, as well as Texas. After not being personally fulfilled with pursuit of a degree in business at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Rodriguez stumbled upon the art of drawing, where he found his niche. He went on to receive his BFA in painting from Southwest Texas State University and then his MFA in painting from the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. He lives and works out of Austin, Texas.

Warm regards.