Hyde Park Art Center, the renowned non-profit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, presents The Metamorphosis of Gabriel Villa and a related virtual artist talk. Through an extensive studio and public art practice, Villa seeks to seamlessly translate the language of Mexican traditions and the personal, urban American experience into charged intimate narratives. A free virtual public program Gabriel Villa Virtual Artist Talk will take place Thursday, June 6, 3-4 p.m. via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81095516013), where Villa leads a virtual exhibition walkthrough and conversation with cultural promoter, transgender activist, writer and graphic designer, Franky Piña. Advance registration is required on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-metamorphosis-of-gabriel-villa-artist-talk-tickets-150122730127. Exhibition admission is free, and advance registration is required. For latest exhibition hours and advance registration, visit www.hydeparkart.org.

Photo credits:
Gabriel Villa, Chafloflas, 2019, oil paint on dark stoneware, 16 x 14 x 8 inches
Gabriel Villa headshot and American Paintings. Photo by Kaitlynn Scannell.
Gabriel Villa, Mexican Tweety Bird, 2020, glaze on dark stoneware, 28 x 10 x 11 inches