Karen McGuire
Karen McGuire
books library meant research
We had books in our library already on this art. That meant we could do research in our own collection.
culture piece tells walk
Each piece really tells a story. They are a little look a another culture and people. And when you walk in, the show is breathtakingly beautiful.
appeal artists aware became elements exhibit four interested proximity similar three women year
We became aware of the exhibit three or four years ago. We were interested because we like to have a photographic show once a year and we feel that women artists have historically been underrepresented. Plus, there's our proximity to Mexico, which is similar to Texas'. Those elements made the show appeal to us.
country everyday exotic feels gives knew looking ordinary stunning subjects time took
They mentored and knew each other. They also all took photographs of ordinary things by looking for subjects from everyday life. This gives us a sense of a country that feels exotic at the same time it's familiar. That's what makes it a stunning exhibit.