April 6 - May 24, 2024
From Hinovations Art Gallery:
“Hinovations Art Gallery is very proud to exhibit the artwork by esteemed artist, Gabriela Rodriguez. The Exhibition Reception is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at Hinovations, located at 1009 Laurel Ave in McAllen, Texas. The event is free to the public and everyone is invited to attend.
Gabriela’s journey as an artist has been one of dedication, passion, and immense talent. Having been a longtime art student, her evolution as a creator has been nothing short of inspiring. Hinovations is honored to provide a platform for her to exhibit her remarkable artwork to the community. “We are immensely proud of Gabriela’s accomplishments. She has been our student since the age of five and witnessing her journey as a young artist has been incredibly fulfilling”, said Raquel Hinojosa, Director of Hinovations and Art Instructor.
Gabriela’s artist statement provides the audience with a deeper understanding of the inspiration behind the small collection showcased.
Gabriela Rodriguez is a Filipino-Mexican artist from the Rio Grande Valley. Due to being much younger than her older siblings, Gabriela grew up like an only child, her best friends her tub of crayons and sister’s hand-me-down Barbies. She eventually found her community on the internet as the exaggerated forms and saturated colors common among niche online artists influenced her own process.
Working primarily with digital or acrylics, Gabriela is in love with all things weird. Spaces that should not exist and entities that should not exist in those spaces. A bangus fish with octopus arms and donuts that turn into pineapple rings. To her, Shipley’s represents transition and stasis – the morning rush’s constant flow of customers combined with the relative quietude of midnight. The mind is surreal and rebellious, a channel for escapism. Daydreaming is the switch from reality to imagination, and the tendency to remain in fantasy to avoid the harsh reality of everyday life. Your mind belongs to you and is not limited by work life or personal responsibilities. Through her work, Gabriela challenges herself to see just how weird her imagination can get.
The artwork will remain on display from April 6 to May 24, 2024. Gallery hours of operation are Tuesday to Friday from 1pm to 7pm and Saturday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm or by appointment. For more information, please contact the Gallery Director, Raquel Hinojosa at 956-309-8352. Email to [email protected] to be added to the mailing list. “
Reception: April 6, 2024 | 6–8:30 pm
1009 Laurel
McAllen, TX
956-688-6461
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