Join us for the opening reception of Cave of Bones, a new exhibition by Kranzberg Arts Foundation Resident Artist José Garza presented at The Kranzberg Gallery. Cave of Bones is a powerful commentary on the current state of failed societal promises. The work observes warlords and emperors exploiting a “once promised dream,’ where every victory is ultimately a deception.
Drawing inspiration from the exhibition’s title, the pieces suggest a path forward through collective action: the refusal to comply will ultimately ignite a spark, leading the way out of darkness and toward a new future. This challenging, socially engaged work—featuring photography, video, sculpture, and drawing—is the culmination of Garza’s residency with the Kranzberg Arts Foundation.
Garza is a St. Louis-based multimedia artist and educator whose socially engaged practice draws inspiration from a wide range of cultural and subcultural sources. His diverse body of work encompasses traditional and new media, including photography, video, sculpture, and curated exhibitions. Garza has exhibited his work nationally and internationally, with notable appearances at the 2017 Biennale di Spazio Pubblico in Rome and the 2019 Counterpublic Triennial. He currently serves as the Museum Academic Programs Coordinator at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington University and teaches at Saint Louis University.
Cave of Bones will be on view through Saturday, December 13 during gallery hours, Saturdays from Noon-4 p.m.
