Mark | Trace | Gesture - Non-Narrative Painting Exhibit


February 5th - April 2nd

Mark | Trace | Gesture invites viewers into the raw language of painting stripped of story and subject. This exhibition focuses on the primal acts of making — the brushstroke, the imprint, the movement across canvas — where each mark is both a record of presence and a meditation on form. Rather than illustrating a narrative, these works highlight process and immediacy: paint as energy, surface as field, gesture as meaning. The exhibit asks audiences to slow down, to see the hand in motion, and to experience painting as a living dialogue between artist, material, and moment. Featuring Robin Gara, Louis Vega Trevino, Mary James, Suzanne Paquette and Paula Owen.

Key dates:

  • February 5th, Opening Reception, 6-8pm

  • February 6th, Loft Concert, 6:30pm

  • February 25th, Play It Back!, Loft Lecture with Daniel, 6:30pm

  • March 19th, Agarita + Pablo Sáinz-Villegas preview concert (ticketed), 6:30pm

  • April 2nd, Gallery Closing Reception, 6-8pm

Private appointments upon request. Please call or text the curator, Jon Hinojosa at 210-273-6266.


Featured artists

Jon Hinojosa, curator

is focused on creative placemaking and building partnerships with creative communities to cultivate artistic experiences and make spaces for new and marginalized narratives.

He was a finalist on the PBS cooking show "The Great American Recipe", where he captivated audiences with his innovative yet nostalgic approach to Mexican-American cooking, blending traditional recipes with a contemporary twist that reflects his heritage and personal story. His work in the culinary arts has positioned him as a vital voice in Texas’s food scene, advocating for sustainable and culturally significant cuisine.

YO CREO, his new culinary and cultural tour company was born out of his love for Mexico and his desire to share its rich culture with others. He aims to show the diverse and captivating aspects of Mexico that they wouldn't typically experience on their own, from historical landmarks to culinary adventures.

Private appointments upon request, please call or text the curator, Jon Hinojosa, 210-273-6366, jonchinojosa@gmail.com