Lorenzo Cultural Center presents Tlatecayotl Caucualtzin (Art is Beautiful) Mexican art exhibit July 30 – Sept. 14

The Lorenzo Cultural Center, located on Macomb Community College’s Center Campus, presents Tlatecayotl Caucualtzin (Art is Beautiful), a collection of 16 unique works of art created by five Mexican-born artists demonstrating a variety of styles and techniques. Presented in partnership with the Mexican Consulate, the exhibit runs from July 30 – Sept. 14.

“We’re excited about this show because its so different from what we’ve done in the past,” said William Wood, director, Cultural Affairs and Community Engagement, Macomb Community College. “Some of the art will be on display for the first time anywhere.”

The artwork demonstrates styles and artistic methods inspired by modern art in Mexico as well as Mesoamerican art created by indigenous cultures in Mexico and South America. A variety of techniques are employed in creating the artwork including the use of spray paint and black lights.

“The reason we came up with this theme is to show that Mexican art is beautiful,” said Marion Lara Porras of the Consulado de Mexico (Mexican Consulate.) “We want people to know that artists in Mexico create all types of work as you would see in Italy, France and the United States.”

The Art is Beautiful exhibit is complementary and open to the public Tuesday through Friday beginning July 30 – Sept. 14, as well as on Saturdays Aug. 7 and 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Lorenzo Cultural Center is located on Macomb’s Center Campus at 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township.

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Media contact: Sean M. Patrick, 586.445.7271, patricks28@macomb.edu