Fort Worth artist Fernando Rojas spent the past two years painting commissioned murals around the city. Now, his work is featured inside the Will Rogers Memorial Center and the Arts Fort Worth, at 1300 Gendy Street.

“Working as an artist can sometimes be very demanding, so having my work carefully finished, selected and displayed for anyone to see feels like I just completed a chapter in my career… It feels very rewarding,” Rojas said.

Rojas is one of 18 artists featured in the seven January 2022 exhibits at Arts Fort Worth. Guadalajara, Mexico-born Rojas’ art focuses on “both Mexican and Texan culture.” His paintings range from portraits of cowboys to still-life images of boots.

New artists will be featured at the gallery in February. The artist’s work is displayed and for sale at the center.

“I think it’s exciting that there are important groups like Arts Fort Worth who support not only established artists but also the ones who are rising,” Rojas said.

He is working on projects that will take him to Dallas and San Antonio in 2022.

Cristian ArguetaSoto is the community engagement journalist at the Fort Worth Report. Contact him by email or via Twitter. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.

Editor’s note: Language was changed to reflect the recent name change of Arts Fort Worth.

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Photo gallery: Guadalajara-born artist makes exhibit debut at Community Arts Center

by Cristian ArguetaSoto, Fort Worth Report
January 18, 2022

<h1>Photo gallery: Guadalajara-born artist makes exhibit debut at Community Arts Center</h1> <p class="byline">by Cristian ArguetaSoto, Fort Worth Report <br />January 18, 2022</p> <p>Fort Worth artist <a href="https://www.rojografito.com/">Fernando Rojas</a> spent the past <a href="https://fortworthreport.org/2021/09/13/where-i-work-muralist-brings-well-traveled-view-to-his-art/">two years painting commissioned murals</a> around the city. Now, his work is featured inside the Will Rogers Memorial Center and the <a href="https://www.loc8nearme.com/texas/fort-worth/fort-worth-community-arts-center/6491200/">Arts Fort Worth</a>, at 1300 Gendy Street.</p> <p>“Working as an artist can sometimes be very demanding, so having my work carefully finished, selected and displayed for anyone to see feels like I just completed a chapter in my career… It feels very rewarding,” Rojas said.</p> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter" data-effect="slide"> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container"> <ul class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper"> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-29082" data-id="29082" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CAS_AFW_CAC_Jan-15-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Guadalajaran-artist Fernando Rojas' work hangs inside Arts Fort Worth, 1300 Gendy St., until Feb. 26. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-29068" data-id="29068" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CAS_AFW_CAC_Jan-1-683x1024.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">A sculpture from the "Traces" exhibit is set up at Arts Fort Worth. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-29069" data-id="29069" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CAS_AFW_CAC_Jan-2-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">The "Traces" exhibit by Marilyn Jolly and Norman Kary will be on display at Arts Fort Worth, 1300 Gendy St. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-29070" data-id="29070" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CAS_AFW_CAC_Jan-3-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">A visual art piece by John. C. Kelley shows video clips. Chairs are available for guests to sit and experience the exhibit. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-29071" data-id="29071" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CAS_AFW_CAC_Jan-4-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Arts Fort Worth is featuring 18 artists in its January gallery lineup. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-29072" data-id="29072" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CAS_AFW_CAC_Jan-5-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Work by Enrique Nevárez mixes visual art with guests' sense of smell. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-29073" data-id="29073" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CAS_AFW_CAC_Jan-6-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Artist Enrique Nevárez named his exhibit after a saying his grandmother used to say: "Que lindo," which translates to "how lovely." (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-29074" data-id="29074" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CAS_AFW_CAC_Jan-7-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">A piece in Enrique Nevárez's "Que Lindo" exhibit shows home videos. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-29075" data-id="29075" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CAS_AFW_CAC_Jan-8-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Arts Fort Worth will feature a new group of artists in February 2022. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-29076" data-id="29076" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CAS_AFW_CAC_Jan-9-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Work by Sara Lee Hughes hangs inside a gallery at Arts Fort Worth, 1300 Gendy St. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-29077" data-id="29077" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CAS_AFW_CAC_Jan-10-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">"Both Sides Now" is a collection of work curated by Katie Murray. The work will be showcased until Jan. 29. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-29078" data-id="29078" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CAS_AFW_CAC_Jan-11-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">A figure is featured at Arts Fort Worth, 1300 Gendy St. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-29079" data-id="29079" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CAS_AFW_CAC_Jan-12-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Pieces by Gerald Bell are featured at Arts Fort Worth, 1300 Gendy St. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> </ul> <p><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a aria-label="Pause Slideshow" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause" role="button"></a></p> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white"></div> </div> </div> <p>Rojas is one of 18 artists featured in the seven January 2022 exhibits at Arts Fort Worth. Guadalajara, Mexico-born Rojas’ art focuses on “both Mexican and Texan culture.” His paintings range from portraits of cowboys to still-life images of boots.</p> <p>New artists will be featured at the gallery in February. The artist’s work is displayed and for sale at the center.</p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Shot-1024x576.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-29129" width="500" height="282" /><figcaption>Fernando Rojas at the first showing of his exhibit at Arts Fort Worth, 1300 Gendy St. (Courtesy of Michelle Holguin)</figcaption></figure> </div> <p>“I think it’s exciting that there are important groups like Arts Fort Worth who support not only established artists but also the ones who are rising,” Rojas said.</p> <p>He is working on projects that will take him to Dallas and San Antonio in 2022.</p> <p><em>Cristian ArguetaSoto is the community engagement journalist at the Fort Worth Report. Contact him by </em><a href="http://cristian.arguetasoto@fortworthreport.org/"><em>email </em></a><em>or via </em><a href="https://twitter.com/CrisArguetaSoto"><em>Twitter</em></a><em>. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy </em><a href="https://fortworthreport.org/about/fort-worth-report-editorial-independence-policy/"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p> <p><em>Editor's note: Language was changed to reflect the recent name change of Arts Fort Worth.</em></p> <div class="wp-block-group is-style-border has-light-gray-background-color has-background"> <p><strong>January’s Lineup:</strong><br /><strong>Fernando Rojas Cervantes</strong><br /><strong>Brenda Ciardiello</strong><br /><strong>MOM</strong><br /><strong>Sara Lee Hughes</strong><br /><strong>Christy Stallop</strong><br /><strong>Camille Woods</strong><br /><strong>Glenn Downing</strong><br /><strong>Jackdaw</strong><br /><strong>Kim Brewer</strong><br /><strong>Judge Bermes</strong><br /><strong>David Alcantar</strong><br /><strong>Gerald Bell</strong><br /><strong>Burl Washington</strong><br /><strong>Enrique Nevárez</strong><br /><strong>Gordon Skalleberg</strong><br /><strong>John C. Kelley</strong><br /><strong>Norman Kary</strong><br /><strong>Marilyn Jolly</strong></p> </p></div></p> <p>This <a target="_blank" href="https://fortworthreport.org/2022/01/18/photo-gallery-guadalajara-born-artist-makes-exhibit-debut-at-community-arts-center/">article</a> first appeared on <a target="_blank" href="https://fortworthreport.org">Fort Worth Report</a> and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.<img src="https://i0.wp.com/fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-favicon.png?fit=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1" style="width:1em;height:1em;margin-left:10px;"><img id="republication-tracker-tool-source" src="https://fortworthreport.org/?republication-pixel=true&post=29092" style="width:1px;height:1px;"></p> Copy to Clipboard

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