Devon “Vonnie” Smith (@videovonn ) is an artist and professor of practice in film production at SMU in Dallas, TX. His work is currently up at Kinfolk House (@kinfolkhouse_fw ) in Fort Worth as part of the exhibition “Home Made”. We asked him about his installation process, mixing documentary and archival practice and his ongoing effort in preserving black diasporic narratives.
Check out this collection of cyanotype alternative process photography by Denton based artist, Pablo Alonso Cruz (@pablo.a_cruz ). Cruz explores the in-between space of Mexican-American identity through a photographic practice that draws from historical narratives, cultural memory, and the visual legacy of the Chicano experience. The cyanotype process, with its deep blue tones and handcrafted quality, allows him to reconnect with archival practices and create tactile, intimate reflections on ancestry and representation. Cruz’s work also questions imperial systems informed by historic Casta paintings, interrogating the racial classifications and visual hierarchies imposed on Mexican and Chicano identities. Link in our bio for full feature.
Our latest project is available now. Link in bio!
Raul Rodriguez’s short volume thesis photo book, Roots of Amnesia, explores memory through image-making and reflection. Based upon Texas history, the visual language of his photographs draws on a nonlinear understanding of time and events, the presence of symbols embedded in landscape, and the endurance of memory through acts of daily practice. Raul brings to light the hidden stories of Texas such as the Porvenir Massacre, La Merced cemetery, the TX/MX borderwall and the remnants of such events on communities and places across Texas. Using this framework, Rodriguez considers memory not as a static archive, but as a living process shaped by symbols, histories, and survival. A contributing poem by writer, Christopher Carmona, is included in the book.
8.5”x11” Letter
Matte Finish
Full Color
28 pg.
Houston! @flatspresents has a new gallery room and we visited @_arianagomez show, My Mother Speaks of Land and Memory. Using photography, film, and sound Ariana Gomez works within installation to understand the link between identity, land, home, and memory to create a living archive of her family’s history. We couldn’t help but feel the origin point of the Flats mission, sharing work in home settings and allowing audiences to engage with art in non traditional spaces. Full circle moment for Flats curator, Jessi Bowman @jesmix
Check out Ariana’s show up until July 6th.
🎥: @brendaedithfranco
Please join DRP next Saturday, Nov 16th for a very special talk with @ari.mejorado and our editor @witofrito at Kinfolk House in Fort Worth, TX. This event brings together two prominent voices in photography and Latinx Art as they discuss the creative journeys and processes that have shaped their visual art practices respectively. Mejorado, who is featured in the upcoming exhibition “Diaries of Home” at @themodernfw will discuss her recent projects and current work. Rodriguez, who published Mejorado’s “La Pulga” photobook will share insight into his approach to publishing and own photographic explorations since their debut collaboration in 2017. The event is hosted by @almas_paleteria and @kinfolkhouse_fw ! We invite photographers and visual artists to join the conversation and listen in on how they can harness photography as a medium for story telling and social impact.
Join us Nov 16th from 12-2pm!
Kinfolk House
1913 Wallace St
Fort Worth, TX 76105
Excited to announce our newest collaboration with Deep Red Press @deepred.press .
Check out their conversation with Itzel Alejandra @itzelalejandra.gif , as she discusses her book Life is Tough... But So Are You.
Itzel is a Mexican-American interdisciplinary artist from El Paso, TX currently living in Brooklyn, NY. She has documented the lives and stories of the Latine community+ in New York and Texas working for major media outlets such as NPR, Vice, Elle, and Remezcla. Through a powerful collection of images taken along the El Paso/Ciudad Juárez border, Alejandra reflects on her evolving relationship with the region as the background for her own story. She shares her thoughts on navigating the complexities of her personal experience within this borderland, offering an intimate look at identity, place, and resilience.
Check the link in bio to see the full interview and learn more about Itzel Alejandra and her work.
#art #artist #photographer #texas #usa #bookrelease #nyc
In our latest interview, Itzel Alejandra (@itzelalejandra.gif ) sits down with Ingrid Leyva(@ingridlv ) to discuss her new photo book Life is Tough... But So Are You. Itzel is a Mexican-American interdisciplinary artist from El Paso, TX currently living in Brooklyn, NY. She has documented the lives and stories of the Latine community+ in New York and Texas working for major media outlets such as NPR, Vice, Elle, and Remezcla. Through a powerful collection of images taken along the El Paso/Ciudad Juárez border, Alejandra reflects on her evolving relationship with the region as the background for her own story. She shares her thoughts on navigating the complexities of her personal experience within this borderland, offering an intimate look at identity, place, and resilience. Life is Tough... But So Are You was published this year by Terminal Editions (@terminalediciones ). Link in our bio for more!
Check out Ronaldo Bolaños (@roniibolanos_ ), a photographer from Dallas, TX. In his series, Amor Eterno, he captures the intimate and poetic moments of his family’s life as they navigate the complex terrain of immigration through both sides of the border. Through his lens, Bolaños documents the quiet beauty and resilience of lives shaped by the shifting economic landscapes and emotional stratospheres that define the immigrant experience. His work offers a deeply personal glimpse into the bonds of family, the weight of heritage, and the nuanced stories that emerge from the intersections of two cultures. Link in our bio!
Argentinian photographer and filmmaker, Eleonora Ghioldi (@eleonoraghioldi ), delves into powerful work documenting gender violence with her ongoing series Guerreras; focusing on gender identity, memory and their relationship to sexual violence as a system of oppression. Ghioldi’s work has taken her to parts of the U.S. Mexico and Argentina. She discusses her process and gatherings with El Paso contributor, Ingrid Leyva (@ingridlv ). Link in bio to read their interview. Spanish and English available.
Richard Sharum (@richard_sharum ) is an editorial and documentary photographer based in Dallas, Texas. He is known for his intimate focus on socio-economic and social justice issues. In his latest project and soon be photo book, Spina Americana, he examines the diverse cultures along America’s “spine,” The central region from the U.S/Mexico border to the Canadian. By capturing the daily lives of various individuals, including mechanics, surgeons, and migrant laborers, Sharum highlights their contributions and the divisions in contemporary America, emphasizing that these divisions are temporary and obstructive, with hope for unity through observation. Spina Americana is currently available for pre-order. Published by GOST Books (@gost_books ). Link in bio to view and read about Richard Sharum’s Spina Americana.
Read our latest interview where we sit down with artist and curator, Zan Zeller (@zzzan.jpg ) from Houston, TX. Zan is the Assistant Director at Koslov Larsen (@koslovlarsen ) gallery and has been curating and organizing exhibitions since before their inception, showcasing a keen eye for artistic processes and a passion for fostering meaningful connections between artists and audiences. They received a BA in Art History and Visual & Dramatic Arts with a concentration in Film/Photography from Rice University. We spoke to Zan about the future direction of the photographic medium, their curatorial vision and gained valuable insights into the dynamic between artists and the gallery. Link in our bio for our full interview!
We checked out Troy Ezequiel Montes’ exhibition Cielo Azul / Cielo Nublado at Art is Bond Gallery in Houston, TX. Montes mounts a beautifully exquisite rendition of his home away from home El Porvenir, in Zacatecas Mexico, incorporating hand-woven textiles, depictions of family and bringing to life the colorful and subtle form of its spirit. The show will be on view until January 27, 2024. Go see it!
🎥: @brendaedithfranco
