Since the early 1500’s, Latin cultures have a tradition of pilgrimages to the promised ancestral land in the center of the Mexican Republic. Currently, im-migration begins with long walks of anxious and desperate people from South to the North. An invisible, a nameless, and a faceless migration asks the Virgin of Guadalupe to ensure a blessed and safe passage, devoid of deportation. Once in the United States, the “American Dream” becomes more tangible. It serves as a pulling force that gives them the courage and defiance to navigate deserts and rivers.

The border along Mexico and the United States is a physical and technological boundary in constant transition. These neighboring countries are separated, yet they share the issue of a shifting identity and culture, creating hybrid trans-gressors.This unleashes a metamorphosis of prohibited lives that merge and create an emotional residue that never legitimizes.

Unfortunately, this malleable society has traveled through channels of angered evolution. Thus, their diverse origins enrich our complex spaces in a global society. They recreate, interchange, and reinforce a cultural mestizaje through their hybridity. They contribute to the backbone of their surrogate country as innovative individuals with a profound desire to belong and to prosper.

Alrededor de los años 1500’s, las culturas latinoamericanas tenían una arraigada tradición de peregrinaciones las cuales los llevaron a su tierra natal en el centro de la Republica Mexicana. En el presente, la inmigración empieza con largos viajes de gente desesperada y ansiosa que se traslada a la inversa del Sur hacia el Norte.

Una migración invisible, sin nombres, sin caras, le piden con fervor a la Virgen de Guadalupe que les bendiga y los ayude a cruzar sin peligro de ser deportados. Una vez ya en los Estados Unidos, “el sueño americano” les parece mas tangible. Esta ilusión se asevera como una fuerza que los atrae y les proporciona valentía y el desafío suficiente para introducirse en terrenos desérticos y ríos.

La franja fronteriza a lo largo de México y los Estados Unidos se ha convertido en una región en constante movimiento. Estos dos países vecinos aun tratan de desligarse aun-que comparten la misma problemática de una identidad y cultura en desarrollo crean-do a los condenados transgresores híbridos. Por lo tanto, se desata una metamorfosis de vidas prohibidas que se intercambian para crear residuos que nunca se legalizan.

Desafortunadamente, esta sociedad maleable se traslada a través de corrientes en evolu-ción resentida. Sin enmbargo, sus orígenes tan diversos enriquecen espacios que podrían ser complejos en una sociedad global. Los inmigrantes restablecen, intercambian, y refuerzan un mestizaje cultural para convertirse en híbridos. Ellos contribuyen a una red central en su país adoptivo como individuos innovadores y con un profundo deseo de pertenencia dentro de esta cultura y obtener prosperidad.

Los Hibridoshybrids

los hibridosinkjet print on fine art paper25“x19“

los hibridosinkjet print on fine art paper25“x19“

los hibridosinkjet print on fine art paper25“x19“

los hibridosinkjet print on fine art paper25“x19“

los hibridosinkjet print on fine art paper25“x19“

los hibridosinkjet print on fine art paper25“x19“

los hibridosinkjet print on fine art paper25“x19“

los hibridosinkjet print on fine art paper19x25“

los hibridosinkjet print on fine art paper25“x19“

Penanteswalkers

Don pioneer inkjet print, collage, oil painting on tin and wood panel31“x57.50“

night clinicinkjet print, collage, oil painting on tin and wood panel31“x57.50“

coyote kinginkjet print, collage, oil painting on tin and wood panel31“x57.50“

50 statesinkjet print, collage, oil painting on tin and wood panel31“x57.50“

doña alien inkjet print, collage, oil painting on tin and wood panel31“x57.50“

la international inkjet print, collage, oil painting on tin and wood panel31“x57.50“

fallas nacho inkjet print, collage, oil painting on tin and wood panel31“x57.50“

mex crossing inkjet print, collage, oil painting on tin and wood panel31“x57.50“

wetback mart inkjet print, collage, oil painting on tin and wood panel31“x57.50“

700 miles inkjet print, collage, oil painting on tin and wood panel31“x57.50“

IlegalIllegal

ilegal 1inkjet digital print, ink, andprintmaking on sugar cane paper24“x18“

ilegal 2inkjet digital print, ink, andprintmaking on sugar cane paper24“x18“

ilegal 3inkjet digital print, ink, andprintmaking on sugar cane paper24“x18“

ilegal 4inkjet digital print, ink, andprintmaking on sugar cane paper24“x18“

ilegal 5inkjet digital print, ink, andprintmaking on sugar cane paper24“x18“

ilegal 6inkjet digital print, ink, andprintmaking on sugar cane paper24“x18“

ilegal 7inkjet digital print, ink, andprintmaking on sugar cane paper24“x18“

ilegal 8inkjet digital print, ink, andprintmaking on sugar cane paper24“x18“

ilegal 9inkjet digital print, ink, andprintmaking on sugar cane paper24“x18“

ilegal 10inkjet digital print, ink, andprintmaking on sugar cane paper24“x18“

Caminosroads

camino 1Acrylic and texture on canvas 36“x48“

camino 2Acrylic and texture on canvas 30“x40“

camino 3Acrylic and texture on canvas 30“x48“

camino 4Acrylic and texture on canvas 30“x48“

camino 9Acrylic and texture on canvas 36“x48“

camino 6Acrylic and texture on canvas 30“x48“

camino 7Acrylic and texture on canvas 36“x48“

camino 8Acrylic and texture on canvas 30“x40“

camino 9Acrylic and texture on canvas 30“x40“

Marina I. Ceballos de SalinasMaster of Fine Arts

PO Box 12 ▪ Hidalgo, TX 78557 ▪ 956-655-4272 ▪ misalinas@live.com

ProfileMexican contemporary artist whose work is a blend of modern and ancient iconography. Marina’s body of work has innovative techniques in photography, collage, found objects, printmaking, texture, color, and figure. She strongly refers to Mexican heritage and Mexican-American border culture.Work Experience

2010-Present Lecturer for Art History The University of Texas-Pan American Edinburg, TX 785392006-2007 Teaching Assistant for Art Appreciation The University of Texas-Pan American Edinburg, TX 78539Education

2013 Taller de Fotografia: Autorretrato, Mis Otros Yo Reynosa, Tamps, Mexico Francisco Mata Rosas2012 Taller de Grabado Contemporaneo Casa de la Cultura Tabasco/ CONACULTA Villa Hermosa, Tabasco Francisco Limon2012 Taller de Grabado Museo Historico Reynosa Reynosa, Tamps, Mexico Mario Reyes Estrada

2011 Seminario-Taller de Pintura Contemporanea Museo Historico Reynosa/ Instituto Reynosense para la Cultura y las Artes Reynosa, Tamps, Mexico Jesus Flores Villegas, MFA2005-2008 The University of Texas-Pan American Edinburg, TX 78539 Master of Fine Arts Major: Painting 2-D Minor: Painting 3-D2001-2004 The University of Texas-Pan American Edinburg, TX 78539 Bachelor of Fine Arts Major: Art2001-2003 CECATI 116 Reynosa, Tamps, México Art classes with Professor Emeritus of Tamaulipas Artemio Gue-rra Solo Shows

2011 Morenita, Ruega por Nosotros (Installation) Museum of South Texas History Edinburg, Texas2011 Ilegal Museo Histórico de Reynosa Reynosa, Tamps, México 2010 Penantes, Penates, Tenantes Instituto Politécnico Nacional Reynosa Reynosa, Tamps, México2010 Penantes, Penates, Tenantes

2010 La Nueva Conquista Galeria “Artemio Guerra” del IRCA Reynosa, Tamps, México2009 Los Ausentes Museo Histórico de Reynosa Reynosa, Tamps, México 2008 Los Híbridos Museo Histórico de Reynosa Reynosa, Tamps, México2008 University of Texas-Pan American MFA Graduate Exhibit The Art House McAllen, TX 78501Juried andGroup Shows

2013 Texas National 2013 Exhibition 2013 Juried Show Cole Art Center at The Old Opera House Nacogdoches, Texas2013 MFA Alumni Art Exhibition: Without Borders The University of Texas- Pan American Edinburg, TX2012 Camino al Arte Plaza Benito Juarez Reynosa, Tamps, Mexico2012 ConJUNTOS Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center San Benito, TX2012 7th Annual Human Rights Art Exhibition 2012 Juried Show

South Texas College McAllen, TX2012 Orbital Two Talento Bilingue de Houston Houston, TX2011 Dia de los Muertos Museum of South Texas History Edinburg, TX2011 5th Annual Invitational “Blue” Exhibition Galeria 409 Brownsville, TX2011 Espejismos Archivo Muncipal de Reynosa Reynosa, Tamps, Mexico2011 Gritos from South Tejas El Gallista Gallery San Antonio, TX2011 Un Click por la Paz Universidad Autonoma del Noreste Reynosa, Tamps, Mexico2011 Art Against the Wall II Galeria 409 and East 13th St. Brownsville, TX2011 Cucaramacara Casa de la Cultura de Reynosa Reynosa, Tamps, Mexico 2011 40th International Art Show Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts Brownsville, TX

2011 Visión Femenina Instituto Politécnico Nacional Reynosa Reynosa, Tamps, México2010 Border Art Biennial/ Bienal Fronteriza de Arte 2010 El Paso Museum of Art/ Centro Cultural Paso del Norte El Paso, TX/ Ciudad Juarez, México2010 100 Años de la Revolución Sindicato de Maquiladoras Reynosa, Tamps, México2010 UTPA Faculty Exhibit Edinburg City Hall Edinburg, TX2010 Community Landscape Photography Exhibit Ben Bailey Art Gallery Texas A&M University Kingsville Kingsville, TX2010 New Art/Arte Nuevo: San Antonio 2010 2010 Biannual The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX2010 5th Annual Human Rights Art Exhibition 2010 Juried Show South Texas Community College McAllen, TX2008 City of Edinburg Centennial Exhibition Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Edinburg, TX2005 UTPA BFA Exhibit The University of Texas-Pan American Edinburg, TX 78539

2003 Museo Histórico de Camargo Camargo, Tamps, México2002 CECATI 116 Reynosa, Tamps, México

Awards

2010 Reconocimiento por conferencia XII Festival Internacional Tamaulipas 2010 Reynosa, Tamps, México2010 Reconocimiento por exposicion XII Festival Internacional Tamaulipas 2010 Reynosa, Tamps, México2008 Certificate of Appreciation for participation in the centennial exhibit “A Story of a Town” Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Edinburg, TX2003 Museo Histórico de Camargo Camargo, Tamps, México2002 Reconocimiento CECATI 116 Reynosa, Tamps, MéxicoLectures

2011 Virgen de Guadalupe Museum of South Texas History Edinburg, TX2010 Grandes Maestros Mexicanos del Siglo XX XII Festival Internacional Tamaulipas Parque Cultural Reynosa Reynosa, Tamps, México2010 Guest Lecturer Ben Bailey Art Gallery

Texas A&M University Kingsville Kingsville, TX

Museum/Public Collections

Casa de la Cultura de ReynosaReynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico

Instituto Politécnico Nacional ReynosaReynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico

South Texas CollegeMcAllen, TX

Publications

2010………………….. La Nueva Conquista Reynosa Cultural Marina I Ceballos de Salinas, Miguel Angel Camero2010…………………. Artistas, pintura, y afortunados encuentros El Mañana, Sociales Viridiana Leal2010………………….. Alista exposición y ponencia El Mañana Elena Castillo2010………………….. New Art/Arte Nuevo: San Antonio 2010 The University of Texas at San Antonio Texas2010…………………...Arte y Luz El Mañana, Nosotros

Anylu Hinojosa, Homero Martinez2010…………………...Human Rights Art Exhibition South Texas College2009…………………...Los Ausentes El Mañana Tamara Puente2008…………………...Grand Finale The Monitor, Festiva Nancy Moyer