Returning to his full-time art practice after several years as a curator and museum director in Arizona, Julio César Morales debuts two concurrent exhibitions in the Bay Area: OJO and My America. In both shows, the Mexican-born artist tackles themes of human trafficking and immigration on his own terms. A neon sign heralding “tomorrow is for those who can hear it coming” resonates with intimate watercolors of figures hiding in desperate modes of transportation — perhaps seeking that tomorrow.
Julio César Morales, “Gemelos #7” (2025), watercolor, graphite, and ink on paper. Image courtesy the artist and Gallery Wendi Norris, San Francisco.
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By Max Blue
September 17, 2025