Glasstire's Five-Minute Tours series features two concurrent exhibitions at Monterroso Gallery in Houston: "Patina of the Highlands," a solo show by Guatemalan artist Alfredo García (known as Maestro García) focusing on light, atmosphere, and surfaces of the Guatemalan highlands, and "Holding Light," a group exhibition of Houston-based artists—Ken Mazzu, Eve Leonard, Margaret O'Brien Nelson, Jonas Criscoe, Ellen Doss, and Maria Rusinek—whose works in painting and ceramics share a similar attention to place, light, and surface. The exhibitions run from May 2 to May 23, 2026.
This article matters because it highlights how regional art coverage, like Glasstire's video series, provides accessible exposure for both established and emerging artists in Texas, bridging local audiences with diverse artistic practices. It also underscores the curatorial dialogue between a Guatemalan artist's solo presentation and a complementary group show, fostering cross-cultural and community-based art conversations in Houston's gallery scene.