about the artist
BIO
Jatziri Barron is a Mexican visual artist and muralist currently based in Houston, TX that passionately uses her art as a powerful medium to advocate for the celebration of cultural identity, diversity, and the unification of communities. Her work is a testament to the profound beauty that arises from embracing one's roots and fostering connections across races, religions, cultures, and backgrounds.
In her own words, Barron articulates the essence of her recent creations, stating, "We are an extension of nature, magnifiers of our culture and identity. Our skin tells stories about our ancestors; we are our colors, we are our roots, and we are proud"
Barron honed her artistic skills at Glassell School of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Her portfolio includes collaborations with esteemed institutions such as the Witte Museum of San Antonio, as well as private companies and clients in both the U.S. and Mexico, including notable names like Fendi, Major Soccer League, The Houston Toyota Center, and the East End Cultural District of Houston, among others.
Her works have graced numerous exhibition spaces, including the Kinder Morgan Building in Houston Downtown, the Mexican Consulate in Houston, Glasstire Gallery, Silver Street Studios, Glassell Building, The Historic Texaco Building Houston, Winter Street, The POST Houston, and The Toyota Center, to name a few. Barron is part of the 2022 Artist INC Cohort and additionally she is a proud recipient of the City's Initiative 2023 Grant.
You can find her at her studio in Silver Street Studios in Houston, Heights.
Group Exhibitions / Accomplishments
Jun 2022 - Arrival Group Exhibition - Curated by Alton Dulaney
May 2022- Houston Artist INC Cohort - Fresh Arts Org
May 2022 - The Art of Peace - Historic Texaco Building Houston
Mar 2022 - 8 Mujeres Exhibition - Mexican Consulate of Houston
Dec 2021- Self Discovery Group Exhibition - Create your Scape Gallery (Curated by DonkeeyBoy)
Dec 2021 - Without Limits Group Exhibition - Silver Street Studios
Aug 2021 - Summer Chromance Solo Exhibition - Silver Street Studios
Jun 2021 - The Sum of Us Group Exhibition - Silver Street Studios
Dec 2020 - Wabi Sabi Group Exhibition - Silver Street Studios
Jan 2020 - Houston Food Bank Painting Party - Leading Instructor for over 100 people
Sep 2019 - Conception Art Show
May 2019 - Studio School Annual Exhibition - The Glassell School of Art
Nov 2018 - Raw: Houston Art Show Jan 2017 - Spring Scholarship Awarded -The Glassell School of Art
Press
Local Houston artist creates breathtaking mural of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez - Bing video
🔒Getting 2 know Jatziri Barron - the artist behind the Arlene Alvarez mural (click2houston.com)
Art Squat : Interviews (art-squat.com)
Meet Jatziri Barron of Jatziri's Art in Cypress - Voyage Houston Magazine | Houston City Guide
Aplauso 2021 by Rodrigo Aguilera - Issuu
UPCOMING PROJECTS:
"ANCESTRA- Keeping the Legacy Alive" is an exhibition that promotes the preservation of cultural heritage. Through her collection, the artists honor the Mexican indigenous women cultural legacy and talks about the importance of representation to address socioeconomical, political, gender, and colorism related issues that most affect the indigenous community. "Ancestra" challenges the viewer to become more conscious of their own cultural treasures and awaken feelings of appreciation towards their own roots and therefore towards others.
This event is done in collaboration with FIEL Houston non- profit, WEPIL, Viri's Clay Work, Input Output, and Calpulli Itzcoatl.
Opening Reception is Friday August 5th from 6-9 pm
Art Installation by Input Output and Aztec dancing presentation by Calpulli Itzcoatl only on view August 5th.