As part of the city-wide celebration commemorating the Chicano Arts Movement, Xicanx Month, Dock Space Gallery will feature Jose Cosme’s solo show Un Poquito De Todo (A Little Bit of Everything) during August 2024.
Westside San Antonio native, painter and muralist, Jose Cosme’s roots span the streets of the Westside, his welita’s ranchito in Puerto Rico, and back again. He credits art, spirituality, and the guidance of his grandfather for saving his soul, and is eternally blessed for the guidance and mentorships of an all-star cast of artists who actively created positive change for their San Anto/ Chicano communities.
In his portraits there is a sense of tenderness towards his subjects, a watery quality like tears on the verge of spilling. Cosme’s work reflects facets of collaborations with mentors: Raul Salinas, Joe Lopez, Raul Valdez, Mary Agnes Rodriguez, Manny Castillo, Andy Benavides–among many others. The SACA, Gallista, and 1906 alum will exhibit a range of mediums/techniques exploring themes of Westside memory, Mexican iconography, and pop culture. He finds inspiration and materials in a variety of sources and embodies the Xicanx work ethic of “working with what you’ve got.” All of these influences, experiences, references, and styles are the “poquito de todo” of this exhibition.
Opening Reception is August 10th, 2024 from 6-9pm as part of the Second Saturday Artwalk in the Lone Star Art District. 107 Lone Star Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78204. The exhibition is up through August and the gallery is open by appointment. Call Bill FitzGibbons at 210-723-3048 to view outside of the reception times.
Dock Space Annex will feature four San Antonio based artists: Gilbert Martinez, Lee Ortiz, Edward Perez, and Gloria Chavera Ramirez in a show called Y Todo Lo Que Somos/Everything We Are. Opening Reception Sat, Aug 10th from 6-9 pm.
Born and raised in San Antonio, Gilbert Martinez’s work is heavily influenced by his surroundings and heritage as he combines illustration, screen printing and painting to create works on wood and paper.
Lee Ortiz is a Chicanx mixed media artist with a current focus on analog media. Their work is a tribute to motherhood as they were surrounded by love and God growing up as a Chicana woman.
Westside born street artist Edward Perez is often seen at his Not For You Gallery in the Upstairs at Blue Star. As a stencil artist, Perez creates striking, thought-provoking works of art that are recognized for their meticulous attention to detail and captivating visual impact.
Local Mexican American Artist and Art Educator, Gloria Chavera Ramirez is influenced by discrimination she faced while doing farm work and these pieces are based on memories and experiences that connect her true culture with a bit of comedy.
Opening Reception is August 10th, 2024 from 6-9pm as part of the Second Saturday Artwalk in the Lone Star Art District. 107 Lone Star Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78204. The exhibitions are up through August and the gallery is open by appointment. Call Bill FitzGibbons at 210-723-3048 to view outside of the reception times.
From the organizers of the Xicanx Month in San Antonio: *Xicanx is an inclusive term encompassing Chicano, Chicana, and Chicanx, acknowledging the diverse voices that have embraced and earned this designation. The incorporation of the ‘X’ from the Nahuatl sound ‘ch’ in the Spanish transcription recognizes the influence of one of Mexico’s major Indigenous languages, signaling gender-neutral and non-binary inclusivity.
