VIII: Pop My Heart

• Sat, Feb 8, 2025 - Sat, Feb 22, 2025  9am - 5pm On view

This Valentine’s Day special exhibition showcases pop art and love stories, featuring a mix of poetic imagery, colorful art, and cartoonish characters. The show explores themes of romance, passion, and emotional connection, blending playful visuals with deeper, heartfelt narratives. Viewers will experience a captivating mix of bold, colorful artwork that explains the idea of  ''expansive heart-works,” and both the lingering feeling and complexity of love in a contemporary, expressive way.

VIII (No.8), the artistic signature of Valeria Llamosa, is a Houston-based visual artist originally from Monterrey, Mexico, born into a family with a strong artistic heritage. Drawing inspiration from everyday life, personal experiences, and connections, Valeria’s work blends pop and contemporary art to explore themes of love, joy, spontaneity, and bold self-expression. Her intuitive artistic process uses captivating, colorful imagery to engage viewers, provoking curiosity and reflection on the human experience, cosmic energy, and pop culture.

The exhibition is on view from February 8 - 22 in the East Gallery (near Door 1) at Silver Street Studios. Join VIII on February 14 for a public reception and Valentine's Day fete. 

Featured Artwork: From Her Lips to the Sea, VIII