Michael Menchaca, Amigos De La Granja Nadando El Rio Grande, 2012, Screenprint, 26 x 40 in, Edition of 25
"Michael Menchaca’s “Vignettes from San Antonio,”at Ruiz-Healy Art gallery in Olmos Park introduces new works dedicated to celebrating his memories, his Latino heritage, and vision of San Antonio. The large mixed media piecesalso connect us with history, folklore, and popular culture. Menchaca is a gifted graphic artist and printer, but in these new creations he has expanded his artistic creativity tocollage and portraits.He considers his work a reflection of his upbringing, his home, his city and family.It is for him a personal story including nostalgic memories."
- Ricardo Romo, Ph.D
