Exhibitions: Past

John Hernandez, Living Eye, 1986, mixed media, 60 x 36 x 36", Collection of Joe A. Diaz, San Antonio

For San Antonio artist John Hernandez, the invitation to develop a new installation at SAMA afforded an opportunity for the artist to play with a recurring theme in his work of the past several years. 

Inspired by the childhood stories from classics such as Aesop’s Fables and Mother Goose, as well as by fond memories of Walt Disney movies and the colorful posters of the psychedelic era, the lively environment of Zoe's Room is composed from the artist’s earlier sculptures as well as new work, including wall paintings and drawings.  As is characteristic of Hernandez’s previous installations, sculptural objects are positioned on the walls amidst newly painted imagery, while also scattered throughout the space. Exhibited along Vincent Valdez's colorful Chavez Ravine, this exhibition promises to be fun for all ages.