Time & Location
Jan 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Austin, 419 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, USA
About the event
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In this year's Mix n Mash, Mexic-Arte invited artists to honor the musicians and performers who have made a lasting impact. The artworks celebrate the people behind the sound—legendary figures, emerging artists, and local musicians whose voices, styles, and stories continue to shape culture. Spanning genres, traditions, and generations from around the world, the exhibition reflects music's universal influence.
Theresa's entry, Antes de la Canción (Before the Song), explores the quiet ritual that precedes shared musical experience. The piece is rooted in personal memories of listening to Los Lobos over morning coffee, when lotería became a bridge between the artist's Mexican American and Texan family traditions. The composition combines collaged papers and painted elements—mirroring both the artist's and Los Lobos' cultural fusion.
The lotería cards—El Lobo, La Luna, Las Estrellas, El Nopal, El Corazón—are not arbitrary. They represent themes woven through Los Lobos' music: the wolf's survival, celestial longing, rootedness in place, and emotional depth. The hero card, El Lobo, references their seminal 1984 album How Will the Wolf Survive?, grounding this personal memory in their musical legacy.