Artist's Talk: The Art of Seeing Clearly

The Art of Seeing Clearly: Artist's Talk by Tanza J. Solis

Sunday July 21st at 2pm

Hosted by Strut SF at the Magnet (2nd Floor), 470 Castro Street, San Francisco

Immerse yourself in the creative world of emerging artist, Tanza J. Solis, in conjunction with his first solo exhibition. Join us for an intimate look at Tanza's creative process, and delve into a creative dialogue about the psychology of art appreciation and how engaging with the arts can be part of a vibrant social practice.

Light refreshments will be served. The first 10 RSVPs will receive a free copy of his latest zine: "The Art of Seeing Clearly" Additional copies will be available for purchase.

About the Artist

Tanza J. Solis is a multidisciplinary artist who specializes in visual storytelling. His intense, emotionally confrontational paintings draw inspiration from the fields of natural sciences, psychology, and spiritualism; these empathogenic images serve as a translation of the fraught internal experience of a body caught in the oppressive crosshairs of colonial power structures. These explorations are necessarily informed by his experience as a queer, transgender man of the Filipino diaspora. He deals largely in figurative painting while sustaining an exploratory practice that includes comics, writing, and fiber arts. Tanza received his B.A. in Art Practice at Stanford University, matriculating with Interdisciplinary Honors in the Arts. His work has been showcased at Brea Gallery’s Made in California, and he has twice been featured in Kearny Street Workshop’s emerging artist showcase APAture – in 2022 for Comics and Illustration and in 2023 for Fine Art. He currently resides in the SF Bay Area and works at California College of the Arts. SOL, on view at Strut SF in July 2024, is his first solo exhibit.