‘Borderlands Photography Show’ Continues at TAMIU Through March 28
The inaugural Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Borderlands Photography Show opened with a reception Wednesday, February 19, 2025 in TAMIU’s Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Gallery.
It will remain on exhibit through Friday, March 28 in the CFPA Gallery.
Themed “Seasonal Narratives,” the show host and organizer was TAMIU instructional associate professor and longtime photojournalist T. Rob Brown. It was judged by Laredo native and professional Austin photographer Hector Hernández.
Brown shared the significance of the show’s theme.
“Our theme of ‘Seasonal Narratives’ underscores how seasons allow us to change and refocus our vision of the world around us. Weather and time of year tell us a lot about our past and present. Seasons and their lighting create moods that add to the visual feel of those images. They can remind us of the stories of our youth or even reveal our hopes for the future,” Brown explained.
The Borderlands Photography Show began accepting no-fee submissions last Fall semester from Texas photographers ages 18 and up. Submissions, up to three works from each participating photographer, could include posed, still art, digitally manipulated, mixed media, or candid documentary work, including photojournalism. No A.I.-generated submissions were accepted.
An artist’s statement was required with the name of the artist, location of the artist, information about the creation of the work (film, silver gelatin print, digital, digital manipulation, mixed media, technical camera settings, etc.), date or year of creation, how it fits into the theme of the show, and a selling price if for sale in the Gallery.
Brown observed that the Show's selected photographers are accomplished visual storytellers.
"We're excited to share the work of five talented photographers with the TAMIU community and the community. The power of visual art and communication is at play in the work of these visual storytellers," he said.
The five photographers featured include David Cepeda, Elkin Cortez (’22), Monse Guajardo, Richard Poe, and Oscar Lopez.
Those seeking additional information can email Brown at thomas.brown@tamiu.edu. A dedicated website is here.
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