 A John Dyer photograph of Vaqueros. Contributed photo Hardworking and devoted to the relentless land, the vaquero built Texas and formed the rich history we call our own. Photographer John Dyer and artist Lionel Sosa combined forces and brought together this exhibit of photographs and portrait paintings, chronicling the hard lives and difficult journeys these Texas cowboys faced. Also on view will be a painting by artist Cristina Sosa Noriega, who is the daughter of Lionel Sosa. Through access to the King Ranch, the Armstrong Ranch and the Jim Hogg County Vaquero Festival Association, these photographs and portraits provide a small glimpse into daily ranch life. The vaqueros depicted in the exhibit come from generations of this occupation, whose land is in their blood. See the weathered faces that married the harsh Texas land. The opening of El Vaquero coincides with a dinner being held to envision the Witte Museum’s future South Texas Heritage Center. The vaquero is a staple in Texas history and the Center will become a vital destination to learn about South Texas’ vibrant stories. El Vaquero will be on view through April 1, 2007. For more information, call 357-1900 or visit www.wittemuseum.org. The exhibit is free with museum admission.
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