Daniel Rios Rodriguez: Abrir esta pared at Ruby City, San Antonio
Ruby City's Studio is showcasing 'Daniel Rios Rodriguez: Abrir esta pared' (Open This Wall), a solo exhibition featuring the work of Texas artist Daniel Rios Rodriguez, which will be on display until October 4, 2026. This exhibition captures Rodriguez's experiences in San Antonio between 2013 and 2025. Originally from Killeen, he is an alumnus of the University of Illinois and Yale, currently residing in Dallas while teaching at Southern Methodist University. His art, inspired by Forrest Bess, incorporates rustic frames and repurposed materials. Highlights include 'Rios SA,' drawings reflecting the COVID-19 pandemic, and large paintings such as 'Plumas de león.' The blue-green walls of the exhibition are reminiscent of the San Antonio riverbank, and no wall texts are available.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Daniel Rios Rodriguez: Abrir esta pared' at Ruby City's Studio in San Antonio.
- Artist Daniel Rios Rodriguez lived in San Antonio from 2013 to 2025.
- Rodriguez was born in Killeen, Texas, and studied at University of Illinois and Yale.
- He currently teaches at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
- Rodriguez cites Forrest Bess as an influence.
- Paintings incorporate found materials: nails, rope, mountain laurel, aluminum foil, copper, limestone, cement, wood, marbles, stones.
- Large-scale works include 'Plumas de león', 'Reencarnación de un agapornis: Mañana', and 'Reencarnación de un agapornis: Mediodía (ave de bajo vuelo)'.
- Exhibition runs until October 4, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Daniel Rios Rodriguez
- Forrest Bess
- John Updike
- Linda Pace
Institutions
- Ruby City
- Glasstire
- San Antonio College
- University of Illinois
- Yale
- Southern Methodist University
- The New York Times
- New York Times
Locations
- San Antonio
- Texas
- Killeen
- Dallas
- San Antonio River
- Chris Park