On Friday, September 20th, 2024, Grove Gallery is proud to show Conhg Lopez’s solo exhibition “Cultures Between Roots.” These large wood cut prints on canvas are inspired by his analysis of society. The artwork reflects how he’s adapted to and became involved with new cultures while holding onto the culture of his childhood in Oaxaca, Mexico. In the 20 years Lopez has lived in Milwaukee, he’s learned to adopt the culture here and mix it with ideas from his AYUUK roots as myth, legends, and stories which you can see in his artwork.

He enjoys carving wood blocks for the texture it brings to the work. The challenge is to find carving techniques when working against the woodgrain. By employing different tools in his process, he’s steadily working on larger and larger blocks.

Conhg Lopez is from Oaxaca, Mexico and descendent from Mixes (mijes), also known as AYUUK JAAY (people of the florid language). In 2005, he graduated from Bellas Artes College in Oaxaca with a focus on painting and printmaking. His studio is located at the House of RAD, in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood.

OPENING: Friday, September 20th, 2024, 5-9 PM
Open for Doors Open Milwaukee: Saturday, September 28th, 2024, 10-5 PM
Open for Gallery Night and Day: October 18th (5-9 PM) & October 19th (12-4 PM), 2024
CLOSING: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 12-4 PM
Gallery Hours: Open Saturdays, 12-4 PM

For more information, visit: https://morello241990.wixsite.com/conhglopez;
on Instagram: @2ndlimbo