South Campus Gallery

current exhibition

Cheese Grits, An Exhibition of Collage and Photography that Explores Themes of Personal History and Identity

San Jacinto College South Campus Gallery is proud to present Cheese Grits, a compelling two-artist exhibition featuring the works of Tay Butler and Brittainy Lauback. Through collage and photography, Butler and Lauback explore themes of identity, memory, and personal history, inviting viewers to engage with layered narratives and intimate portraits.

Butler works with collages to preserve and rethink Black history, using a mix of traditional methods and historical themes. His art invites viewers to examine how pop culture has shaped our historical narrative and power structures, influencing our understanding of the world. 

Lauback’s photography captures both humor and grief, showing the complex emotional space where laughter and tears coexist. Through real and staged moments, her images explore themes like “women who own snakes” or “men who want to meet in hotel rooms,” highlighting the strange and deeper fears of life. Her work reveals the hidden truth exposed within the fleeting moment

Cheese Grits celebrates the dynamic interplay between Butler’s layered collages, and Lauback’s candid lens offering a thought-provoking examination of personal and cultural identity. Together, their works encourage audiences to find meaning in the interplay of texture, color, image, and story.

Cheese Grits will be on view until March 13 and will follow normal gallery hours. The gallery is located in the Flickinger Fine Arts Center, Building S-15, Room: 143. The exhibition is open to the public and admission is free. 

Exhibition Dates: Feb. 3 - March 13, 2025

Opening Reception: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Closing Reception: Saturday, March 8, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.