Helotes Gallery presents internationally acclaimed artist Luis Moro. Attend the artist’s receptions from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 8, and from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. View an exhibit of more than 20 works, many interactive thru April 24.
Moro was born in Spain but now lives in Mexico. He is the recipient of numerous awards in visual arts. Moro exhibits in museums and galleries throughout Europe, Mexico and the United States, and is proudly represented by Helotes Gallery during his visit to San Antonio.
Moro’s work is truly unique with his subjects brought to another level through thoughtful expression and various media. Stories are told through his art and in many cases enhanced through augmented reality creating an exciting interactive exhibit that one must see to appreciate.
In a statement made by the artist regarding his Animal Cartography, Moro said, “My work is based around the animal world and its relationship with man and his borders, marked by the countries’ geographical limitations, highways, cities and industrial centers that are true walls for animal migrations. In particular for the Monarch butterfly on its long trip across North America. ... There are maps of bison, real victims of human progress ...”
Moro traveled to Mexico to explore its biodiversity. Rather than recreating a region’s myths and cultural traditions, he instead creates his own stories by overlapping images in a collage format. In Moro’s interpretation of nature, he reverses proportions from small to large and vice versa.
Rafael Perez y Perez, assistant director, Mexico City Art Museum, eloquently describes Moro’s work.
“He allows us to peek into a fantastical world that coexists on the epidermis of the Earth through the loose leaf pages of a bestiary that does not illustrate descriptions, but instead creates them through its own sur prising visual narrations...”
Helotes Gallery is located at 14391 Old Bandera Road in Helotes. For information, visit www.helotesgallery. com or call 210-370-9204.
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HCCArts job openings
Part-time fine arts instructors needed to teach six-week daytime adult classes in the following: Introduction to Drawing, Introduction to Watercolor, Introduction to Oil, Introduction to Acrylics and Introduction to Pastel Painting. Send inquiries with cover letter and brief summary of education and experience to [email protected].
HCCArts calendar
• Boerne Art Waddle
The Boerne Art Waddle is a festive outdoor art show and sale held in downtown Boerne on May 13-14. Artists of every medium are encouraged to participate in the event. Painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, poetry, performance, music, writing or any new art form that you may have invented are invited. Discounted early bird registration by April 14.
• Boerne Community Theatre
Fuddy Meers, a bizarre comedy by David Lindsay-Abaire, 907 East Blanco, through April 16. Dysfunctional family with multiple challenges! Rated PG-17 for language. Co-produced by Holt & Holt Funeral Home and Kimberly Stoner. Tickets $18-24. Reserve online at http://www.boernetheatre.org, or call 830-249-9166.
• HCCArts Spring Mini Workshops
April 9, Pauly Tamez’ Intro to Oil Painting; April 23, Maren Phillips’ Intro to Watercolor; April 30, Maren Phillips’ Intro to Drawing.
The workshops are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays in the comfort of The Classroom at the AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road, Boerne. Cost is $99 plus supplies. Discounts with membership. Asel Art Supply, 8127 Callaghan, San Antonio, offers class supplies at a discount. Limited registration at www.hccarts.org.
• HCCArts Art AfterHours 2022
Series 3 announced, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays in the comfort of The Classroom at the AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road, Boerne.
April 19: Molded Bracelet.
Try your hand at polymer clay. We will use this versatile medium with silicone molds, clay, shaping tools, and a wax paint finish to form a textured bangle.
April 26: Wirework Earring.
Fabricate custom beaded earrings made from wire and crystal beads. Examine gauges, conditioning, and design elements or wire as we use professional jeweler’s tools to form delicate wraps that capture beads and stone elements.
May 3 and 10: Silk Painting.
May 17: Metal Tape Embossing.
May 24: Quilling. Cost is $35. Discounts with membership. Class
Cost is $35. Discounts with membership. Class descriptions and limited registration at www. hccarts.org.
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