November 18 - January 12, 2024
“Detached Connection” is a transformative exploration of intent using repurposed textile waste. Garza’s minimalist aesthetic employs simple shapes, lines, and a limited color palette, bridging high-end aesthetics with the remnants of our overpopulated world. Through intricate techniques like knotting, braiding, and weaving, Garza revitalizes textiles, emphasizing the interconnectedness between humanity and nature. A standout series within the exhibition deconstructs the conventional business suit, offering a thought-provoking commentary on conformity and detachment from excessive corporate practices. This exhibition serves as a poignant reminder of the environmental consequences of our actions, calling for change.
About René Garza Artist:
René Garza, a Houston-based multidisciplinary artist, draws inspiration from his journey through the worlds of fashion and celebrity styling, which have profoundly influenced his artistic sensibilities. In Garza’s world, intent is the unifying thread that weaves through his creations. It’s not just about the final product, but the journey, the materials, and the process itself. He’s an alchemist of discarded materials, turning them into art and urging us to reconsider our relationship with waste. One of Garza’s highlights was when his graphite drawing on paper was exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. Another notable achievement was the creation of a site-specific sculpture that greeted guests at the 2018 Texas Contemporary Art Fair. Garza’s art extends beyond exhibitions into the public realm. His largest site-specific installation, titled “A Moment,” spanned an entire building facade measuring 25’x100’, encouraging viewers to pause and reflect. In 2021, Garza’s solo show ‘Deconstructed’ debuted in Marfa, Texas, featuring structures crafted from stacked deconstructed suits exhibited throughout an entire former office building. Recently, one of Garza’s textile sculptures was featured in CraftTexas 2022 at the Houston Center For Contemporary Craft.”
On View: November 18, 2023 | 12–5 pm
Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts
660 East Ringgold Street
Brownsville, 78520 TX
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