Join us for an artist talk and live music! Dr. Lauro Flores will chat with Fulgencio Lazo about the inspiration, process, and motivation behind the work in Lazo’s solo exhibition “Tejiendo Historias | Weaving Stories”. Lauro Flores is Professor of Chicano and Latin American literatures and cultures at the University of Washington, Seattle. Fulgencio Lazo is a Oaxacan-American artist renowned for his vibrant paintings and sculptures that explore cultural identity and the power of community.
Afterwards, enjoy live music from Trío Guadalevín! Featuring Abel Rocha, Gus Denhard and Antonio M. Gomez, Trío Guadalevín explores the musical dialogue between Indigenous, European and African cultures which define Latin American identity. With memorable stories and an incredible array of instruments from the Americas, Africa and Europe the trio weaves together a tapestry of music, languages, culture, history and geography.