Walking with Strength: Summer Exhibitions Celebrating Chicana Identity and Resilience, By Carolyn Wolf

I'm honored to share that two of my works are currently on view in exhibitions that hold deep meaning for me as an artist and a woman with deep New Mexican roots. My heritage—woven from many generations of Mexican and Native ancestry—guides the heart of my work, and I’m grateful to have opportunities this summer to share that voice with wider communities.

¡CHICANAO! Caminos Distintos at the Millicent Rogers Museum

Taos, NM | June 6 – November 2, 2025

Chela and Milena are currently being exhibited at the Millicent Rogers Museum in Taos, NM, as part of ¡CHICANAO! Caminos Distintos—a powerful and timely show exploring the richness, complexity, and evolution of Chicano identity through contemporary art.

The term Chicano was once used as a slur, but over time it has been reclaimed and redefined as a source of pride, resistance, and cultural strength. The exhibition title, Caminos Distintos (“Different Paths”), honors the many ways Chicano/a/x artists in New Mexico express their identity—through family, food, landscape, spirituality, Dia de los Muertos, and evolving artistic voices.

To be part of this museum show is a tremendous milestone for me. It is my first time exhibiting in a museum setting, and I am incredibly humbled to contribute to this historic and resonant moment. I’m also honored to share that Milena has sold—thank you from the bottom of my heart to the collector for supporting this journey.

Pasión de Frida at Puerto Alegre

San Francisco, CA | June 28, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

I’m also thrilled to announce that my painting “Not Fragile Like A Flower, Fragile Like A Bomb!” will be featured in the Pasión de Frida event in San Francisco at Puerto Alegre, located in the heart of La Misión. This celebration is part of Fiestas Fridas, honoring the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo.

This painting is part of my Black Lipstick Army series, which celebrates the strength, defiance, and individuality of women. Frida Kahlo—bold, brilliant, and unflinchingly herself—was a natural muse for this piece. Despite unimaginable physical pain and emotional struggle, she never gave up on her truth. She painted her body, her heartbreak, her politics—and she did it all with fire. “Not Fragile Like A Flower, Fragile Like A Bomb!” honors that spirit, and I’m proud to share it with a community that understands her impact so deeply.

A portion of the proceeds from this event will support the Mission Education Center, helping local students and families in San Francisco.

Thank you to everyone who has supported my art, shared kind words, or visited these exhibitions. These works are rooted in heritage, memory, and a desire to honor those who came before me. If you're interested in learning more, purchasing a piece, or just connecting, please reach out through the contact page on my website or message me on Instagram. I would love to hear from you.

With gratitude y corazón,

Carolyn Wolf