INTERWOVEN

Featuring: Colby Deal, Lee Deleon, Sol Diaz-Peña, Mary Margaret Hansen, Adrienne Simmons, & Briana Vargas On-site portraits by D18 Interwoven is an exploration of the dynamic tapestry that is the Houston photo community, a myriad of threads intricately woven together. Community, though not a novel subject, remains an ever-evolving narrative—a collective endeavor in constant flux. Through the collaboration of FLATS Founder, Jessi Bowman, and photographer Ryan Francisco this exhibition, presented in two parts, invites you to view a handful of diverse perspectives and experiences that shape the cultural landscape of our city. At the heart of Interwoven lies a curated selection of artists whose backgrounds, ages, and artistic styles span a broad spectrum. Each piece serves as a lens through which the artists introspectively examine their surroundings, diving into personal narratives intertwined with familial histories, cultural legacies, meditations on the environment, and the ever-shifting contours of identity. Others examine memory and emotion, navigating the complexities of multiculturalism, the nuances of grief and affection, or something more intangible. Interwoven serves as a homage to Bowman & Francisco’s roots, harkening from 2013 when Francisco held shows with a collective of women in Houston-run businesses and FLATS began in 2016 as a movement held in apartments, or "flats," across Houston. Where these grassroots movements were meant to initiate connection and collaboration within Houston's photography community—Interwoven serves as a testament to the spirit of unity in these collective endeavors. By amplifying the voices of these artists this exhibition celebrates the rich tapestry of our community, weaving together the threads that bind us all inextricably together. FLATS programming is sponsored by Fresh Arts and is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance