S10 E7 – Art Through The Glass explained by cofounders Evette Roman and Julio Martha

Art Through The Glass is a unique community project in the South Bay area of San Diego County run by local artists Julio Martha and Evette Roman, who I am happy to have as guests in this episode. Art Through The Glass utilizes unoccupied retail spaces at the shopping mall in downtown Chula Vista, CA, to showcase the works of local visual artists and create a beautiful atmosphere of art and creativity for the visitors of the mall.

About Julio Martha

My name is Julio Martha. I am a Mexican artist born in Tijuana, Mexico, and I came to the United States at the age of 19. I have been a writer, photographer, and painter since a young age. I have been living in San Diego County for over 20 years now. I am an advocate for the arts, and I mentor artists who want to showcase their artwork, helping them achieve their goals with my experience. I love to encourage and am an avid listener. I believe that we are all artists, and no matter what type of art you create, it is beautiful.

About Yvette Ronam

Yvette Roman is a fronteriza artist, curator, and educator dedicated to making art accessible through community collaboration. Her practice and memory work explore collective memories, oral histories, and traditions, deeply influenced by the borderlands of San Diego and Tijuana. Yvette leads workshops and reflective circles to build community archives and uses a multimedia approach to preserve and share history. Yvette is the recipient of Far South/Border North; Cuentame, Park Social; Collective Memory, Art for Planetary Health; Letters to Mother Earth, and is the founder of Residencia Ranchito Aurora and Cr34tive Gathering.