Evita Tezeno is a Dallas-based artist recognized for her vibrant collage paintings that utilize hand-painted papers and found objects. Influenced by Black modernists like Romare Bearden and Elizabeth Catlett, her work depicts harmonious scenes of everyday Black life, drawing from her childhood memories in South Texas and personal dreams. Her practice has earned significant acclaim, including a 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship and the Elizabeth Catlett Award, positioning her as a vital voice in contemporary figurative collage.
Tezeno’s career is marked by extensive institutional representation and high-profile acquisitions. Her work is held in the permanent collections of the Dallas Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and the Perez Art Museum Miami, among others. With a history of solo exhibitions at Luis De Jesus Los Angeles and various museums, as well as commissions for major cultural events like the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Tezeno continues to expand her influence through upcoming international group shows and museum features.