Georgina Treviño

Georgina Treviño bridges fine art, jewelry design, and cultural critique, drawing deeply from the vibrant and hybrid culture of the U.S.–Mexico border region. She transforms everyday and discarded objects—such as rusted tin cans, vintage watches, and mechanical parts—into provocative wearable sculptures and installations that challenge traditional notions of value, identity, and adornment. Her work engages with vernacular material culture, incorporating elements like hand-painted signs, chewing gum-covered walls, and found jewelry to create immersive environments that invite physical and symbolic interaction. Treviño’s approach highlights the beauty in overlooked materials and raises questions about cultural heritage, consumerism, and social narratives tied to border life. By blending the aesthetics of fine art and craft with social commentary, her pieces operate both as functional objects and as thought-provoking artworks. Treviño’s work encourages viewers to reconsider everyday materials and their cultural significance, forging connections between personal identity and broader socio-political contexts. ...