The Image Altered

Opening Reception: September 23, 5:30-7:30, Heritage Hall in JPMorgan Chase Building, 712 Main Street, Houston, Texas

The Image Altered is the first in a series of four visual art exhibitions that focus on cultural heritage month celebrations.  Celebrating Diversity Through Art is a unique collaboration of JPMorgan Chase and Art League Houston, which highlights established and emerging artists representative of diverse communities.  The Image Altered is curated by Beth Secor and features the work of Chuy Benitez, Jesus Galvan, Cheyenne Ramos, Y.E. Torres, and Rebecca Villarreal.

Rebecca Villarreal is an itinerant photographer and sculptor based primarily in and around Houston, Texas.  She received her Bachelor of Arts from Rice University with a degree in Visual Arts, Psychology and Religious Studies.  In 2004 she spent a semester studying at Queensland College of Art in Brisbane, Australia.  Since graduating, she has worked as an artist assistant to photographer Geoff Winningham and sculptor Janice Freeman,  has exhibited her own work in galleries, and juried outdoor art festivals around the country.  Villarreal has received numerous prizes for her photographs, including the top prize for art majors at Rice University (The Mavis C. Pittman Memorial Prize in Art) and the Best of Photography Award from the Tulsa International Mayfest.  Her work can be found in private collections throughout the country.