Resident Artist Villalobos will present work-in-progress for his upcoming exhibition, offering a raw exploration of the effects of machismo within Norteño culture. Through sculpture and performance, Villalobos draws from his personal experiences growing up in a traditional, conservative family on the US/Mexico border in El Paso, TX. His work confronts the intersection of identity, religious ideologies, and gender roles, shedding light on the trauma and endurance of those who challenge societal norms.
Villalobos was selected as the 2024 national resident artist for CALA's Residencias Artísticas program, one of the only programs in the U.S. that exclusively fosters Latinx artistic talent, providing unparalleled resources to realize ambitious new work.