RECENT EXHIBITION
Joe Bastida Rodriguez: A Journey of Memory Art Ark Gallery, San Jose, CA (artist-in-resident, 12.10.18 – 02.16.19)
This survey exhibition spans the prolific art career of Joe Bastida Rodriguez’ point-of-view throughout his long career. His work began in the 1970’s as an emerging artist in Houston, TX, Florence, ITL, and other cities include San Jose (Silicon Valley) CA.
As a Tejano/Chicano artist, he worked in several facets of the art world. He had engaged in artist organizations, shown in art galleries, art centers, and museums. Today, his journey has embraced his Mestizo heritage works outdoors in nature. His recent Works embrace his affirmation to, “A Journey of Memory “, through simple tools of brush, paint, and the power of place. A retrospective exhibition of 55 works planned in near future.