Los Angeles, California -Tropico de Nopal Gallery-Art Space is proud to present a solo exhibition by Linda Arreola entitled "VAGUELY CHICANA." Extending the boundaries of the feminine, the abstract and Chicana identity, Arreola's painted constructions and installations bring us a hybrid of modern hieroglyphic minimalism whose geometry echoes of Mesoamerican architecture in a distinctive arrangement of opposing elements, expanding the established Chicana/o Art paradigm.

Linda Arreola creates a visually powerful language using her own cosmic binary system of geometric forms, transparent, orderly, with purpose and determination. The use of the grid as a foundation suggests the interconnection of all things,while the colors and the repetitive lines, shapes, numbers and words are consistent elements that allude to her knowledge of architecture and sculpture. This seemingly meticulous and mathematical approach to her work challengs notions traditionally associated with Chicano Art. It would be tempting to dismiss her work as purely intellectual or academic abstraction, but nothing is further from the truth. "VAGUELY CHICANA" is a new body of work that compels us to see beyond cultural parameters and historical forms. 

Linda Arreola is a native Angelino and long time resident of the eastside community of El Sereno. She has Master's Degrees in Sculpture (CSULA) and Architecture (UCLA), and has participated in numerous shows in California. Most recently, she completed the "sculptural seats" in the main plaza for the East Los Angeles Civic Center Project, commissioned by the L.A. County Department of Public Works opening in Spring 2008. A catalogue accompanies this new body of work and it will be available for purchase at the gallery.

Vaguely Chicana will be on view for the public from April 12 - May 17. The Artist's Reception is scheduled for Saturday, April 12 from 7-10 pm. Conversation with the Artist and Guests evening scheduled for Thursday, May 1st at 7:30pm.

More Information / Visuals/Contact:  
Marialice Jacob / Gallery Co-Director
213.481.8112 / nopalarte@earthlink.net