"Las Comadres Recycled" - 8 sculptures in the park

I have been working on a sculpture for "Las Comadres Recycled", a project of Talento Bilingue de Houston and Planeta Verde Now.

Today is the opening reception at Discovery Green Park in Houston, 6-9pm.

EXHIBITION DATES & LOCATIONS:
Discovery Green, September 3 – 17
Guadalupe Plaza Park, September 24 – October 22

A write-up about the show:
At the beginning of JUNE, an open call went out for a juried outdoor public exhibit entitled “LAS COMADRES RECYCLED,” in which Houston artists were asked to create EIGHT life-size statues inspired by fictional “Doñas” (matriarchs) to commemorate sustainable ideas and practices which benefit and nourish our Pachamama (Mother Earth).

In Latino culture, “Doñas” (matriarchs) are revered for shouldering family traditions, enforcing rules and efficiently running the household. These influential women, endearingly called "COMADRES", are integral pillars in the community. As friends who support one another, these relevant female metaphors are symbols which nurture values and behaviors to promote dignity and pride for our collective home.

By creating a memorable and iconic “Comadre,” artists make a dynamic statements relating to the environment. The event acts as a precedent as sculptures are constructed exclusively of recyclable materials and will be a part of a collective outdoor exhibit at both Discovery Green and Guadalupe Park Plaza, two highly visible locations in Houston to be seen by thousands of park-goers.

Now in its second phase, Planeta Verde Now (PVN), TBH’s groundbreaking
green initiative, continues to foster environmental values and sustainable practices through artistic expression and creativity.
Each “Doña” will have an accompanying plaque with her name and accomplishment(s).
Selected artists and respective “Doñas”:

LIZ CONCES SPENCER, Doña Rosa Gardenia Muelle
LIZBETH ORTIZ, Doña Eva Luz
JORGE GALVAN, Doña Susie de la Limpieza
REGINA AGU, Doña Renee “The Fuel Fixer” Green
MICHAEL KAHLIL TAYLOR, Doña One’der Full’estima
STEPHANIE GUAJARDO, Doña Frida de la naturaleza
ERIN FRY, Doña María Ramos
STALINA E. VILLARREAL, Doña Poly frou-frou Sanguínea

For more information contact, Angel Quesada; angel@tbhcenter.org or 713-222-1213