COLORES

Join us  for COLORES, Latinos in Architecture's fifth annual celebration of Hispanic culture. This year's event takes place October 16-18, 2024 at Architecture Center Houston. Speakers and special guest will be announced soon.

COLORES, Latinos in Architecture’s fifth annual celebration of Hispanic culture will take place October 16-18, 2024 at Architecture Center Houston and Kirksey Architecture featuring Marcus Martinez Assoc. AIA, Partner, with Ultra Barrio; Rafael Longoria, Professor, Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture, University of Houston; Veronica Avila, Owner, Henderson & Kate; Donkeemom (Sylvia Roman) and Donkeeboy (Alex Roman Jr.), Visual Artists; a tour and conversation with Christopher Salazar at the Alley Theater; and performances by Proyeccion Latina Houston and a Mariachi quartet lead by Julian Corona-Medina.

Tickets:

Symposium Ticket (includes all events) - $75 General Admission / $25 Student
Wednesday - $25 General Admission / $10 Student
Thursday - $50 in advance / $60 at the door / $25 Student in advance
Friday - $15 General and Student Admissions

Symposium Schedule:

Wednesday, October 16, 6pm
An evening with Rafael Longoria, Professor, Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture, University of Houston and Veronica Avila, Owner, Henderson & Kane.
Refreshments provided by Henderson & Kane.
Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce St, Houston, TX 77002

Thursday, October 17, 5:30pm
An evening with Marcus Martinez Assoc. AIA, Partner, with Ultra Barrio; Donkeemom (Sylvia Roman) and Donkeeboy (Alex Roman Jr.), Visual Artists; and performances by Proyeccion Latina Houston and a Mariachi quartet lead by Julian Corona-Medina.
Drinks and dinner included
Kirksey Archtiecture, 6909 Portwest Dr, Houston, TX 77024

Friday, October 18, 4pm
A tour and conversation with actor Christopher Salazar at the Alley Theater
Alley Theater, 615 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002

About our Speakers

Sylvia Roman (Donkeemom) is a Houston-based visual artist who was born in East Chicago, Indiana and raised in Mexico. Her artwork is inspired by a combination of her Mexican heritage and pop art. 

When she was just nine years old, Sylvia realized her artistic talent after working on a school project where she was tasked to draw an insect. Amazed and inspired by her abilities, she continued developing her detailed drawing skills and grew an audience quickly afterwards. She began selling her work and gradually progressed to painted works of art.

Today, Sylvia has painted over 70 murals in Houston in addition to murals in New York, Miami, California, and Belize. She has also been featured on many outlets including the Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS News, NBC Nightly News, Texas Monthly and has partnered with major brands like Netflix, Don Julio, Bosch and many more.

Alex Roman Jr. (Donkeeboy) is a Houston based visual artist who remixes Pop Art by creating pieces that often consist of double entendre, puns, and mashups.

In his early years as a budding artist, he was discouraged by skeptics who didn’t believe he could make it in the art world. They often called him “burro” which is Spanish for donkey. Alex, motivated by the doubt, instead realized the positive and claimed the pseudonym, Donkeeboy. A donkey because they are loyal, hardworking, and stubborn, just like he was for pursuing his dream despite the dissuasion. From there, Donkeeboy has continued to challenge the status quo while echoing the belief that you should never give up on your passion.

Today, Donkeeboy has painted over 70 murals alongside his artist mom, Donkeemom. He has also collaborated with a range of recognized organizations like the Houston Astros, Houston Dynamo, Philadelphia 76ers, Champs Sports, The UFC, Louisville Slugger, Fender, Jack Daniels, Jameson, and Porsche.