Fri, Jan 23
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

For his exhibition Sala Diaz Is Open, John Mata will utilize the east and west rooms of Sala Diaz to present an art show and record store respectively.

In the East Room, Mata will be presenting drawings, collages, and sculptures containing images of Apocalyptic Cartoon Landscapes, often referencing the fall of the common person to the hegemony of cycloptic mountains in molten pits of hellfire and sunflowers.

Mata has invited Jesse Garcia from 180 Grams Records to showcase a selected group of vinyl records for  display and purchase. 180 Grams, a record store launched in 2005 on San Pedro Rd. in San Antonio, was closed during the summer of 2008. By giving Garcia the East Room to reopen his store temporarily, Mata hopes to give the surrounding community an opportunity to experience 180 Grams. As a DJ, Mata has spent numerous hours browsing through the racks of vinyl records and engaging in an on going dialogue with Garcia. During the run of the exhibit, Garcia will keep daily hours in the gallery and will work with Mata to coordinate weekly events which will include performances by local and regional performing artists.

Sala Diaz is a 501 (C)(3) non-profit space supporting the San Antonio community with exhibitions of local, national and international artists and is located at 517 Stieren, near the intersection of South Alamo and South Saint Mary’s Street in the heart of the Restaurant Supply District. Open weekly, Thursday – Saturday from 2 – 6 PM and every First Friday at 9 PM. Sala Diaz is sponsored by Fluent Collaborative, Liberty Bar, The National Endowment For The Arts and numerous private individuals.

John Mata: Sala Diaz Is Open
January 23 – February 22, 2009
Reception, Friday, January 23, 7 – 11 PM

SalaDiaz
517 Stieren
San Antonio, Texas 78210

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