University of St. Francis Art Gallery
25 East Van Buren
Joliet, Illinois, 60432
JAVIER JASSO Clasicos Mexicanos
ARTIST TALK: THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 13 @ 12:20PM
RECEPTION: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 5-7PM
ON EXHIBIT: FEBRUARY 7 – MARCH 18, 2025
Javier Jasso is an artist originally from Chicago and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico. He currently lives and works in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the Southside of Chicago. Known for being both a literal and metaphorical builder, Javier’s work incorporates materials he collects from his local environment, such as metal, plaster, plastic, concrete, wood, and ceramic—materials that connect to his roots in Guadalajara’s ceramic tradition and Chicago’s industrial legacy, particularly its brick factories from the early 1900s.
In his exhibition Clasicos Mexicanos, Javier delves into the themes of space, place, and identity, challenging viewers’ assumptions about what is foundational, protective, and stable in our global society. His work addresses the complexities of nomadism, selfhood, origin, home, and displacement, inviting reflection on the structures that shape our lives. His work engages with themes of nomadism, selfhood, origin, home, and displacement, prompting questions about the structures that shape our lives.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For additional information, please contact Jennifer Moore, Gallery Director at jmoore@stfrancis.edu.
