Cultural Threads - Weaving Identity
March 7 - April 16, 2025
Spring exhibition at Agarita Loft Cultural Threads - Weaving Identity interlaces history, identity, and tradition through works on paper, collage, fabric, textiles, and metals. This collection showcases artists who stitch personal and collective narratives, using materials that evoke memory, resilience, and belonging. Features artwork by Lucia LaVilla-Havelin, Ashely Mirelez, Abby Hinojosa, Jennifer Khoshbin, Nanako Pastol, Tim Olson, Jalen Colton Sanchez, and Naomi Wanjiku; curated by Jon Hinojosa.
Key dates:
March 7, 2025: First Friday Opening Reception
March 20th: Loft concert with cellist Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir, Liminal Spaces
March 26th and 27th: String Quartet concert with guest violinist Suliman Tekalli, Masterpieces of Innovation
April 4, 2025: First Friday Opening Reception
April 16th: Loft concert featuring Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata
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