Hasta La Raíz

Amber Urena UG student exhibition

Reception: February 2, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. 
February 3 - February 5, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Adam D. Kamil Gallery, UC San Diego

Hasta La Raíz explores the intersection of textile, pattern, and cultural identity through portraiture as living carriers of cultural memory. The work reflects on Mexican-American identity, navigating the space between two cultures while resisting the erasure that can accompany acculturation. References to agriculture, folklórico, vaquero traditions, and horsemanship speak to generational labor, survival, and pride; traditions that are lived, worn, and passed down to the artist. This lived experience informs the unapologetic presence of cultural symbols and the choice to center family and self within the imagery. Together, the works form a narrative of belonging, continuity, and cultural pride that reflects the vibrancy and depth of Mexican culture.