The City of Tampico and The Mexican Consulate in McAllen Sponsor Solo-Exhibit of Abstract Paintings by Benilde González Fernández at IMAS.McAllen- Benilde Gonzalez Fernandez’ exhibition at the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS), titled "Everything Intertwines", includes 14 paintings that echo impressions of the sea, the night, motion, noise, and silence, through an array of symbols expressed in gesture, geometry, texture, and color. These qualities reflect the rich diversity found in her native city of Tampico, a beautiful and progressive port by the Gulf of Mexico which, in conjunction with the Mexican Consulate of McAllen, has graciously sponsored this exhibition.
“Ms. Benilde González Fernández has a fascination for abstract design; taking color, shapes, and textures she creates dynamic explosions which continue a thread of communication with their source of origin” remarks Maria Elena Macias, IMAS Curator. Her dramatic work is exhibited in the Welcome Pavilion from July 17, 2008 through September 7, 2008. The artist will be present at the opening reception on Thursday July 17, 2008 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Free admission for members and general admission applies for non-members.
After completing her studies in Interior Design in Mexico City, Ms. Benilde González Fernández continued her Visual Arts education under the direction of artists such as Fernando Vega y Gomez (Conceptual Art), Angelina Perez (Sculpture and Ceramics), architects Cain Valdez and Jose Luis Diaz (Painting and Drawing), and Katty Harvey (Fusion Glass). Ms. Gonzalez has participated in numerous group and solo exhibitions including Proyectart Gallery, Casa de la Cultura Tampico; Casa de Cultura Tamaulipas in Mexico City; Poliforum Siqueiros, Mexico City; Chile-Mexico Mythology; Selected in the Art Competition Ramon Garcia Zurita, Cd. Victoria, Tamaulipas, and Cultural Space Metropolitano in Mexico City.
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The mission of the International Museum of Art & Science is to promote a deeper appreciation of the arts and sciences through exhibitions, cultural events, and educational programs; and to expand, preserve, and display its permanent art and science collections. The museum is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Avenue. Monday: closed; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. General admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and $4 for children ages 4 to 12. Children under age 3 are free, and unlimited general admission is provided on a complimentary basis to IMAS Members. On Sundays, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. IMAS offers free general admission, thanks to the generosity of Hidalgo County.
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