Eva Marengo Sanchez's Tex-Mex Still Lifes at Ruiz-Healy Art
Eva Marengo Sanchez's first solo exhibition with Ruiz-Healy Art, "Any Given Monday," presents still-life paintings that explore the intersections of food, identity, and geography within her Tex-Mex culture. Born and raised in San Antonio, Sanchez draws on Dutch Golden Age traditions, reimagining vanitas symbols through everyday objects like H-E-B bags, La Michoacana grocery bags, pickle jars, Virgin Mary candles, and floral tablecloths. Works such as "Coin Jar" (2025) depict items from her dresser, including a Virgin of Guadalupe candle, a Best Maid pickle jar with U.S. and Mexican currency, and an H-E-B receipt. "Special Occasion" (2026) shows groceries from Texas stores La Michoacana, H-E-B, and Central Market. "Mom and Dad's House" (2026) portrays a family breakfast with pan dulce, avocado, and Topo Chico. "Mom's Beans" (2026) features pinto beans with cilantro, onion, jalapeño, and cotija cheese. Sanchez's work elevates domestic objects, reflecting broader South Texas experiences. The exhibition runs through August 22, 2026.
Key facts
- Eva Marengo Sanchez is a San Antonio-born artist.
- "Any Given Monday" is her first solo exhibition with Ruiz-Healy Art.
- The exhibition features still-life paintings inspired by Dutch Golden Age traditions.
- Works include "Coin Jar" (2025), "Special Occasion" (2026), "Mom and Dad's House" (2026), and "Mom's Beans" (2026).
- Objects depicted include H-E-B bags, La Michoacana bags, pickle jars, Virgin Mary candles, and currency.
- Sanchez's work explores Tex-Mex culture, food, identity, and geography.
- The exhibition is on view at Ruiz-Healy Art in San Antonio through August 22, 2026.
- Sanchez references Pieter Claesz's "Still Life with a Skull and a Writing Quill" (1628).
Entities
Artists
- Eva Marengo Sanchez
- Pieter Claesz
Institutions
- Ruiz-Healy Art
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
Locations
- San Antonio
- Texas
- United States
- New York