Denver Garza

Born in 1987, Denver Ganza is a Bacoor-based artist whose academic background is centered on psychology. He has been active in the art scene since 2015, and had produced various artworks on different media such as assemblage, collage, installation, painting, and performance.

His background in psychology reflects his art style and philosophy. The physical playfulness of interwoven paintings, fabrics, and other materials represents the process of exploration and reconstruction within the concept of identity, coping mechanism, and belief system that is often interlaced with rational and emotional responses to psychosocial challenges. Art that seeks to be as intricate as the human mind.

His solo exhibitions usually tackle various significant topics such as: societal expectations on different age groups for “Birthday Beliefs” in 2017; awareness as catalyst to change for “Keys to Eclipse” in 2019; familial dynamics for “Default Paradise” in 2019, and; exploration of defenses and vulnerability through personal encounters for “Arena” in 2019.

Aside from exhibitions, he is also interested in creating zines that serve as micro exhibitions, mostly collections of drawings, paintings, photos, and poetry that he shares with the zine community.

To share his passion for art and psychology, Ganza conducts drawing workshops based on art therapy practice as a form of introduction to mind-body association and increases awareness among participants.