Favianna Rodriguez. Courtesy image
SANTA BARBARA — La Casa de La Raza will present “Noche de Cultura,” a talk with Favianna Rodriguez, at 6 p.m. Friday May 23 at La Casa de La Raza-601 E. Montecito St, Santa Barbara.
Rodriguez is a celebrated printmaker and digital artist based in Oakland, the organization reported in a media release. Hailed as “visionary” and “ubiquitous,” Rodriguez is renown for her vibrant posters dealing with issues such as war, immigration, globalization, and social movements. (http://favianna.com)
An art exhibit will also be on display featuring the works of local women artists, Veronica Valadez and Sagrario Rodriguez of Las Valentinas. Valadez, Art by Chicana artist Veronica Xochitl Valadez inspired by the art of her Mexican ancestral lineage and the concept of “yolteotl” the Nahuatl (Aztec) term meaning “divine heart”. Sagrario Rodriguez is a visual artist living and working in Santa Barbara. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, she immigrated with her family to Salinas, CA, at a young age. Her interest and talents in art were evident throughout her childhood, yet it was during her enrollment at Hartnell Community College in Salinas that her artistic talents began to flourish.
Music by KCSB’s, Radio Xicana along with food and wine; please join us for this family friendly event.
Visit http://www.lacasadelaraza.org for more information.