UTOPIA is a solo exhibition of recent paintings by Jesus De La Rosa that explore place through imagined landscapes. The idea of migration through landscape is represented through the black rosette designs, which travel, hide, rest, and are sometimes totally absent throughout the paintings. Jesus’ work demonstrates a personal and unique relationship between abstraction and landscape, culminating through luminous surfaces of acrylic paint and a wide variety of media. He layers and carves back into these rich crusts, revealing a personal history that records the individual journey and repose of the works themselves.


OPENING May 1st during
McAllen Artwalk, 6-10PM
On View through May 22, 2009

ManicHaus, Modern Art Space
1301-B North Main St.
McAllen, TX 78501
956.618.5770 office
956.207.0940 cell
Gallery Hours:Tues-Fri: 1-6PM
Sat: By Appointment/Special Events