The Pearce Museum on the campus of Navarro College is pleased to present a special exhibition featuring native Texas artist Albino Hinojosa. Hinojosa was born in Atlanta, Texas, and spent his early days in Kildare. After high school he studied art at Texarkana College, then East Texas State University. Charles McGough, Dr. Paul Kelpe, and Jack Unrush were all his mentors. Hinojosa has painted and exhibited widely while teaching at Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) and Louisiana Tech University.

 

Remnants of the Plains is a contemplative look at the odds and ends of a past many of us have forgotten. Abandoned shells of what were once lively homesteads are set against barren landscapes that seem both expansive and i9solating. To say that Hinojosa’s work falls into the category of realism is an understatement.  It is impossible to deny his careful consideration of detail. Every crack and crevice, scrape, and faded paint chip is visible. 

 

When asked about this particular group of works, Hinojosa explains “The wide open plains of Texas have always offered subjects that are great to paint, and I love speculating as to the events and people surrounding the ruins of old homes or the implements left behind. Many of the subjects of these paintings are so familiar to me and bring back memories of things from my own childhood. They have inspired me to try and bring back a part of our history that is so important and yet seems to be slipping away . . .”

 

In addition, a special collection of works, entitled Old Tascosa: Cowboy Capital of the Panhandle, will also be on exhibit. Tascosa is to Texas as Tombstone is to Arizona. Hinojosa captures the remnants of town with breathtaking detail. 

 

Remnants of the Plains and Old Tascosa will be on exhibit September 10, 2010 through January 5, 2010.