Chroma Collective by Karen Navarro

Commissioned by Discovery Green Conservancy as part of the inaugural Art Lab program, Chroma Collective blends two-dimensional imagery with three-dimensional sculpture and mirrored surfaces that invites the public to interact and contribute to its dynamic, shifting tapestry. Inspired by Navarro’s journey as an immigrant of Latin American, European and Indigenous descent, Chroma Collective represents the fluidity of identity while reflecting the environment and the people who engage with the work. It also draws from the vibrant woven traditions of the Altiplano—particularly the Aymara aguayo, a colorful, handmade fabric used by women to carry both children and goods—along with Houston’s rodeo culture and the city’s longstanding role as a welcoming place for immigrants.