Based in San Antonio, TXHi.
Melissa Gamez Herrera (b. 1991) is an interdisciplinary artist who works with photography, bookmaking, sound and other interdisciplinary practices. She is from San Antonio, TX, earned a BA in Art and Art History from Colgate University in 2014, and an MFA in Studio Art Photography from the University of North Texas in 2020. Throughout her creative practice, Melissa pursued the arts through which she speaks on issues of identity, community, and justice. She does this through research of events related to violations of human rights and the way art can be used to interpret trauma and create a pathway to collective healing. Melissa has participated in exhibitions throughout the state of Texas, is a City of San Antonio Individual Artist Grantee, and a recipient of the Luminaria Working Artist microgrant.
My Get Creative SA profile -> Here.
Press
Interview with Jordan Roth for his show Dallaesthetic --> ep 43 - Melissa Gamez-Herrera
Interview with Deep Red Press --> “Melissa Gamez-Herrera: Work from the Border”
Interview with Voyage Dallas --> “Check out Melissa Gamez’s Artwork!”
UNT CVAD --> Melissa Gamez-Herrera: CADD Fund Recipient April 2019
Interview with Deep Red Press --> “Melissa Gamez-Herrera: Work from the Border”
Interview with Voyage Dallas --> “Check out Melissa Gamez’s Artwork!”
UNT CVAD --> Melissa Gamez-Herrera: CADD Fund Recipient April 2019