February 12, 2021
From the curators:
“In February, co-curators Sealia Montalvo and Crisa Valadez bring their new contemporary art pop up, Motherling, to Southtown Art Gallery’s outdoor fence. Opening on Friday, February 12th at 6 p.m., the pop-up’s Loveforms includes Valentine’s Day themed works from veteran artists such as Gabi Magaly, Rebekah Hurst, Kat Cadena, Flor Ameira, and Kayla Matta as well as art from emerging newcomers such as Mason Medford, Priyanka Chaudhary, and Elena Caballero. Vendors will be popping up during the show, including Fruity Poms and Breakfast Friend. Local DJ Naiti Gal will be providing a love-themed soundtrack for all to enjoy. This event will take place completely outdoors with COVID safety protocols in place such as mask mandates, temperature checks, minimal touching, social distancing, and capacity limits if necessary. Masks will be required for entry.
ABOUT THE CURATORS
Sealia and Crisa are friends, collaborators, and local museum professionals who have teamed up to create a women-run art collective dedicated to presenting contemporary art in a familiar format and give emerging artists a place to display their work.
Sealia Montalvo is an artist who has been involved in the local scene from a young age, with notable experiences at Blue Star Contemporary, the Smithsonian Latino Center’s Young Ambassador Program, and the Mellon Summer Academy at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston. She is currently studying Public Administration at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Crisa Valadez currently works at the McNay Art Museum and is extremely passionate about art and nonprofit work, having volunteered with several local organizations such as Gemini Ink, Luminaria, and Artpace from a young age. She is a published poet and is currently a student at Our Lady of the Lake University, completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Arts & New Media.
More updates and information will be announced on Motherling’s instagram page, @motherling.sa. “
FULL ARTIST LIST:
Andrea Alferslefen, Antonia Parish, Ashley Valentine Garza,Brooke Hood,Catherine Paul,Chandler Heydon,Connie Chapa,Daphne Villanueva,Elena Caballero,Flora Moser,Flor Ameira, Gabi Magaly,Kat Cadena,Kayla Matta,Mace Mefferd,Marihposa,Maya Perkins,Priyanka Chaudhary,Rebekah Hurst
Vendors:
Breakfast Friend,Fruity Poms,Coloredesigns SA,Scents by Salvaje
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