Emerging Artists: From Quilting To Photography, Art Transcends Time

By Mark Rewerts

Art transcends time, culture, and language, serving as a mirror to the human experience.

Its value lies not only in aesthetic beauty but also in its ability to evoke emotions, provoke thought, and inspire change.  Warren Buffet is quoted as saying “price is what you pay, value is what you get.” One of my most recent careers was in vintage and antique resale. My partner and

I would spend hours attending estate sales and there was always one common thread. You could immediately tell what brought the person(s) joy and what they valued most. A treasured collection pieced together from extensive travels. Art, books, jewelry. So many treasures wove a delicate story of a life well lived and enjoyed. 

For those of us who create and sell our art, there’s no greater feeling than when someone covets a piece you’ve created and they have purchased. Creating art gives me immense joy, but seeing the joy it brings to someone else is the real value. In an ever changing, often chaotic world, art remains a timeless testament to what brings us true joy and adds value to our lives. 

From Friday November 7^th through Wednesday November 12^th Galeria Potranca will hold a very special exhibition and sale featuring the San Miguel Quilters, a group of 15 women from México, Venezuela, Canada and the United States who have been quilting together for more than twenty years. Many quilts in the exhibition represent over 100 hours of work! Over the years, they have contributed more than 40 group quilts to support San Miguel’s charitable organizations, such as Niños con Autismo, Hospice San Miguel, Caminos de Agua, Sociedad Audubon de México, to Ojalá Niños, SPA and many more. This year, a group ‘mystery quilt’ will be raffled to benefit EEESMA School for the Deaf, with 10 percent of all sales during the show also donated to EEESMA.

Featured emerging artists in November: 

For jewelry designer and Sanmiguelense Hugo García, creativity and craftsmanship run deep in his families roots.Both Hugo’s grandfather, who could make anything with his hands and Hugo’s father, a skilled artisan had a huge impact on Hugo’s future as a jewelry designer. Hugo would spend hours in his father’s workshop watching him work, often distracting him from his homework!  For the last fifteen years Hugo worked and honed his craft working with other jewelers in México and in the United States. In 2025, he decided to launch his own jewelry line. Hugo mainly works in sterling silver and 24K gold dipped along with semi-precious stones, natural turquoise among them. You can tell by the intricate workmanship of his pieces, Hugo takes great pride in his work. Hugo has been at Galeria Potranca for just a few months and has already garnered a loyal following, many of his fellow gallery artists among them! 

@hugogarcia_joyeriahugogarciajoyeria.com  

Paul Roach is a San Miguel de Allende-based photographer with a passion for capturing the soul of a place. He specializes in a wide range of subjects, from cultural events, iconic architecture, street scenes, and landscapes. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Paul's journey has taken him across the United States before he found his home in México. With a career that spans both the film and digital ages, Paul uses photography as a powerful form of visual storytelling. His work, which has been exhibited in Texas, Georgia, and México, is rooted in the philosophy of simplicity and harmony, aiming to evoke a strong emotional response in the viewer. When he's not behind the lens, Paul is an accomplished musician whose compositions can be found on major streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. In November, you can see his pet photography collection on display at the Atrium at Fábrica La Aurora, with proceeds benefiting local animal rescue organizations. paulroachphotography.com 

Galeria Potranca will host an opening reception for the San Miguel Quilters on Friday, November 7^th 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. and then will host their regular Friday evening openings on Friday November 14^th and Friday November 28^th.

5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. @galeria_potranca 

Galeria Potranca, Potranca 4, GuadianaFriday, Saturday, Sunday 11-4pm

Contact Mark Andrew@markandrew.creative or markrewerts@icloud.com