Figure made of a variety of colorful hand printed and embroidered textiles
Maria A. Guzmán Capron (Peruvian Colombian American, born 1981). Eros, 2022. Fabric, thread, batting, stuffing, spray paint and acrylic paint, 81 x 87 x 1 1/2 in.
Courtesy of the artist and Nazarian / Curcio.
Figure made of hand painted and printed textiles
Maria A. Guzmán Capron (Peruvian Colombian American, born 1981). Te Dejé Quererme, 2025. Hand dyed and screen printed fabric, thread, and batting, 47 1/2 x 55 1/2 in.
Courtesy of the artist and Nazarian / Curcio.
Figure made of a variety of colorful hand printed textiles
Maria A. Guzmán Capron (Peruvian Colombian American, born 1981). Brisa Corriendo, 2024. Hand dyed and screen printed fabrics and thread, 76 x 56 in.
Courtesy of the artist and Nazarian / Curcio.
Two figures with shadows made of hand printed and patterned textiles
Maria A. Guzmán Capron (Peruvian Colombian American, born 1981). Déjame Llevarte, 2025. Hand dyed and screen printed fabric, thread, and batting, 69 x 57 1/2 in.
Courtesy of the artist and Nazarian / Curcio.
Multiple figures made of a variety of colorful hand printed textiles
Maria A. Guzmán Capron (Peruvian Colombian American, born 1981). Espejo, 2024. Hand dyed and screen printed fabrics and thread, 76 x 56 in.
Courtesy of the artist and Nazarian / Curcio.

Penumbra: Maria A. Guzmán Capron

April 19–September 27, 2026

Maria A. Guzmán Capron explores the complexities of identity through her vibrant figurative textiles in a new solo exhibition. Born in Milan to Peruvian and Colombian parents and later relocating to Texas as a teenager, the California-based artist understands first-hand the challenges of toggling between different cultures and geographies. Capron channels these personal experiences into her artwork, creating layered portraits of exuberant, multi-faceted characters. In Penumbra, meaning almost- or half-shadow, Capron’s other worldly figures exist in a realm of possibility and express the duality within us all. Through her use of hand-dyed, painted, and screen-printed fabrics, Capron asks viewers to consider the way our own identities have been stitched together over time—beautiful, ever-evolving collages of ancestry, culture, and life experiences.

This exhibition is organized by Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design and curated by Lacie Barbour, associate curator of exhibitions at Sarasota Art Museum.

This exhibition is made possible, in part, with generous support from:


Platinum Sponsors
Judy and Fred Fiala
Shari and John Hicks

Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation Logo

Silver Sponsors
Warren R. and Marie E. Colbert
Marge and Leon Ellin
Kimberley A. Pelyk

Essay

Happenings

Figure made of a variety of colorful hand printed and embroidered textiles

Sarasota Art Museum Explores Identity, Culture and Companionship through Maria A. Guzmán Capron’s Vibrant Textiles

Sarasota, Fla — Step into a world of exuberant color and intricate storytelling with “Maria A. Guzmán Capron: Penumbra,” on view April 19-Sept. 27 at Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design. In this solo exhibition, the California-based artist explores the nuances of identity through ten vibrant figurative textiles. Capron was born in Milan, Italy to Peruvian and Colombian parents and immigrated to Texas as a teenager. Her work is deeply informed by her personal experience navigating different cultures, languages and geographies.