By Fernando Muñoz
I’m excited to invite you to the opening of my new exhibition, Postcards of Hope, happening on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at La Peña Gallery in Austin, TX (227 Congress Avenue).
This show marks a special return for me. After spending the last four years living and working abroad, I’m coming back to Austin with a new body of work—a collection of visual "postcards," each paired with a short poem or note. These pieces are like small letters of hope, created during a time when I, like many of us, have been searching for light, connection, and resilience.
Postcards of Hope is my way of reflecting on the quiet beauty that exists in fleeting moments and simple messages. Through the pairing of images and words, I hope to offer viewers a sense of warmth and reflection—something gentle to carry with them.
As a self-taught artist originally from Chile, I began my creative journey in 2013 with a desire to make meaningful work. Over the years, I’ve explored drawing, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and poetry, drawing inspiration from my time spent in Chile, Oregon, Texas, and Lisbon. Each place has left a mark on me, and those experiences echo through the pieces in this show.
I’d love for you to join me on May 3 to see the work, share a conversation, and reconnect. The opening reception will be a casual and welcoming evening—come as you are.
About La Peña
This exhibition wouldn’t be possible without the support of La Peña, a cultural space dedicated to promoting the arts and community. La Peña is funded in part by the City of Austin through the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division, and by grants from the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation, the Texas Commission on the Arts, CoYoTe Phoenix, and the National Endowment for the Arts. These organizations believe, as I do, that investing in the arts is an investment in Austin’s future.
For more info about the venue, check out www.lapena-austin.org
Hope to see you there,
Fernando
I’m excited to invite you to the opening of my new exhibition, Postcards of Hope, happening on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at La Peña Gallery in Austin, TX (227 Congress Avenue).
This show marks a special return for me. After spending the last four years living and working abroad, I’m coming back to Austin with a new body of work—a collection of visual "postcards," each paired with a short poem or note. These pieces are like small letters of hope, created during a time when I, like many of us, have been searching for light, connection, and resilience.
Postcards of Hope is my way of reflecting on the quiet beauty that exists in fleeting moments and simple messages. Through the pairing of images and words, I hope to offer viewers a sense of warmth and reflection—something gentle to carry with them.
As a self-taught artist originally from Chile, I began my creative journey in 2013 with a desire to make meaningful work. Over the years, I’ve explored drawing, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and poetry, drawing inspiration from my time spent in Chile, Oregon, Texas, and Lisbon. Each place has left a mark on me, and those experiences echo through the pieces in this show.
I’d love for you to join me on May 3 to see the work, share a conversation, and reconnect. The opening reception will be a casual and welcoming evening—come as you are.
About La Peña
This exhibition wouldn’t be possible without the support of La Peña, a cultural space dedicated to promoting the arts and community. La Peña is funded in part by the City of Austin through the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division, and by grants from the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation, the Texas Commission on the Arts, CoYoTe Phoenix, and the National Endowment for the Arts. These organizations believe, as I do, that investing in the arts is an investment in Austin’s future.
For more info about the venue, check out www.lapena-austin.org
Hope to see you there,
Fernando
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