Written by: Isis Hollis
Even though it’s summer, LEAP Ambassadors still find ways to stay engaged! This past weekend, the ambassadors kicked off a fun trip to Houston by enjoying good food and appreciating artwork from an array of talented artists.
Picos, a restaurant known for representing the 7 regions of Mexican cuisine, has been a favorite among LEAP Students so we decided to start there for lunch! The diverse flavors and famous Mole (a traditional Mexican sauce filled with spices, nuts, and sometimes chocolate) appealed to many of our senses. The presentation of the food matched the complexity of taste including the Carne Asada A La Tampiquena, which Jacob noted had a savory but spicy flavor, and the seafood enchiladas that Kayla mentioned had a surprising umami flair. Robin tried the red Mole to which she quickly understood why it is a staple at Picos!
After a fulfilling lunch, we viewed art from both new and familiar faces at the Foltz Gallery! The current exhibition on display is Controlled Collisions featuring the works of Dual, J. Paul Jackson, and John Forse. Allie and I particularly enjoyed the textured, natural feeling of J. Paul Jacksons’ pieces.
The eye-catching exhibitions are not the only thing the Foltz Gallery has to offer, they specialize in supporting Texan artists, many of them local to the Houston area. The ambassadors recognized David Adickes, Charles Pebworth, Lee Jamison, and even got to meet Micheal Roque Collins! For many of us, it was our first time in an art gallery and the experience left us even more excited for the artsy weekend ahead!
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