Street art. Public art. Fine art. San Antonio has it all.
From Cruz Ortiz to Diana Kersey, both of whom have art pieces displayed at Brooks, San Antonio is home to a portfolio of incredibly talented artists. They use their talents to bring color and life to our museums, galleries, buildings, and homes. Whether they were born and bred in the Alamo City or got here as soon as they could, these artists call San Antonio home and, collectively, make our city more inspired every day.
If you’re an artist and interested in displaying your art at Brooks, contact Director of Public Relations Connie Gonzalez at connie@livebrooks.com.
FIND HIS ART AT BROOKS
1) Cruz Ortiz
Known for: a bold fusion of classical icons with symbols of contemporary pop culture
Where you’ve seen it: Sun Mountain at Brooks
Photo courtesy of Adriana’s website
2) Adriana Garcia
Known for: Vibrant, yet intimate, portraiture of women within nature and energy
Where you’ve seen it: “De Todos Caminos Somos Todos Uno” (“From All Roads, We Are All One”) at San Pedro Creek Culture Park
FIND HER ART AT BROOKS
3) Analy Diego
Known for: Pop-art vector illustrations, primarily portraits, of notable figures like Frida Kahlo
Where you’ve seen it: “Latino Faces” Pop-Art Exhibit at Art Legacy Gallery
Note: Analy also has a piece in The Kennedy Apartments at Brooks. See if you can find her piece!
FIND HER ART AT BROOKS
4) Diana Kersey
Known for: ceramic public art installations inspired by nature
Where you’ve seen it: Brooks (VIA) Transit Center.
5) Michael Menchaca
Known for: Immersive narrative pattern designs influenced by cultural conquest
Where you’ve seen it: The City of Service exhibit at the Culture Commons Gallery
Photo courtesy of GetCreativeSanAntonio.com
6) Alex Rubio
Known for: Curvilinear design patterns that are colorful, flowing, and psychedelic
Where you’ve seen it: Yanaguana Gardens at Hemisfair
FIND HIS ART AT BROOKS
7) Oscar Alvarado
Known for: tile and glass mosaics that tell a story using historic and cultural references
Where you’ve seen it: Mission Trail Baptist Hospital serenity garden at Brooks
Photo courtesy of Joe Lopez’s website
8) Joe Lopez
Known for: depicting the simple way of life lived by Mexicans and Mexican-Americans — look out for his signature: a rooster!
Where you’ve seen it: “Bellos Recuerdos del Teatro Alameda y Tiempos Pasados (Beautiful Memories of the Alameda Theater and Times Passed)” at San Pedro Creek Culture Park
Photo courtesy of Los Otros Mural’s website
FIND THEIR ART AT BROOKS
9) Los Otros Murals (Shek Vega and Nik Soupe)
Known for: Large-scale street art often featuring black and white portraits with colorful embellishments
Where you’ve seen it: The Kennedy Apartments at Brooks
Photo courtesy of Robert Tatum’s website
10) Robert Tatum
Known for: Surreal cartoon-esque masterpieces with a hint of humor
Where you’ve seen it: “Birds of a Feather” mural at Choice Goods
Transforming San Antonio through art
From the north to the south, San Antonio’s visual artists are transforming our city into an even more colorful and vibrant place to live every day. See how these renowned local artists have left their mark on Brooks.