From the Nave Museum:
“The Nave Museum is delighted to unveil its upcoming dual exhibition featuring the renowned talents of Texas artists Joe Peña and Michelle Belto. Running from June 7th to July 17th, 2024, visitors will have the opportunity to explore two distinct gallery showcases. Peña’s “Nightscapes and Other Visions: Works by Joe Peña” presents new and evocative painted and installation works, while Belto’s “Ordinary Prayers In Words and Whispers” offers a captivating exploration of cold wax, oil, and mixed media. Each exhibit promises a unique and enthralling artistic experience, showcasing the diverse talents of these accomplished artists.
Peña’s “Nightscapes and Other Visions” features a collection of new nightscape paintings by the Texas A&M – Corpus Christi Professor of Art, exploring the concept of home as a sense of belonging beyond physical space. The exhibition also showcases carefully selected works, borrowed from private collections or Peña’s personal collection, which have been exhibited only once and hold significance to the artist.
Michelle Belto’s exhibition “Ordinary Prayers In Words and Whispers” draws inspiration from personal reflections on memory and spirituality, evoked by revisiting memorabilia following her mother’s passing. Through her chosen medium of wax, Belto explores the themes of time and memory, building complex surfaces that serve as relics of past experiences. With a career spanning national and international exhibitions, innovative community arts initiatives, and acclaimed teaching positions, Belto’s work resonates with a deep sense of contemplation and reverence for the sacred in everyday life.
Additional details about Joe Peña and Michelle Belto can be found on the Nave Museum website at NaveMuseum.org.
To attend the Nave’s Members-Only Preview Events and Patron Parties held the Thursday evening before the public opening date (June 6th, 2024 at 6 PM), contact the Nave Staff Office at (361) 520-4458 or visit NaveMuseum.org to become a member.
Exhibitions at the Nave Museum are made possible by the support of our annual sponsors: Explore Victoria, Victoria Television Group, The O’Connor & Hewitt Foundation, Glazer’s Beer & Beverage, Armstrong Transfer & Storage, Expressions Floral and Gifts, The Inn on Main, and Sherwin-Williams Paint Store.”
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