Testing: Works by Mark Almanza Presented by Manzanita Studios Listening Room

Exhibition dates: September 24 – 27 at the Art Lofts Gallery.

Listening Room 6-8pm: Thursday, September 25, Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27

Currently pursuing their MFA in Studio Art at the UW–Madison, Mark Almanza’s work and research revolves around the question they are constantly confronted with, “What does it mean to be first-generation Mexican American / Chicano.” Their identity has always been at the forefront of their mind, and they realized that they resided as a “third culture kid” in this in-between state of belonging, not “Mexican” or “American” enough. This void of connection combined with the historical lack of Latine representation in the countless forms of media we consume, forces them to feel like an “observer” rather than an active participant in the culture. Using film photography, video installation, textiles/weaving, book arts, close introspection of memories, and referential analysis of media culture like films, TV, and music as tools, they take back control of the narrative.

You may also like the following events from UW-Madison Art Department:

• This Monday, 29th September, 03:00 pm, UW Glass Lab Visiting Artist Demonstration by Shaun Conroy in Madison
• This Wednesday, 1st October, 05:00 pm, Fall 2025 UW Art Visiting Artist Colloquium: Jaydan Moore in Madison
• Next month, 25th October, 12:00 pm, UW-Madison Art Department 2025 Fall Open House in Madison

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