From the decadent edible sculptures of Louis XIV's court to the landscaped plates of today, food has always been an artistic medium. Still, few think of the intersection of sustenance and aesthetics as much as San Antonio-born painter, sculptor, and culinary historian Rolando Briseño.From September 5 through February 9, that legacy will be honored at a new show at Centro de Artes Gallery in Market Square. Dining with Rolando Briseño: A 50-Year Retrospective is the first career review for the prolific 72-year-old artist who has dedicated his creative life to capturing the culinary and cultural story of Mexican-Americans.Although Briseño's studies took him to Peru, Mexico, and New York City, he has deep San Antonio ties. His earliest art classes were at the Witte Museum, and he was a member of the influential local Con Safo art collective. The city is also where he developed his uniquely gastronomic point of view.
Brandon Watson is the Director of Communications and a journalist based in San Antonio, Texas. He specializes in local sports coverage, including basketball, wrestling, and bowling, and also covers local dining and entertainment news in the San Antonio area. His work has been featured in publications such as Sturgis Journal, Yahoo Sports, CultureMap, Eater, and Pregame.com.