Reno artist Ruby Barrientos honors her Mayan ancestry through the Raices (Roots) Art Exhibit now showing at Western Nevada College.

Barrientos goes big and flashy in this exhibit, which includes mixed media, sculptures, collages, drawings and prodigious paintings, and is presented by Capital City Arts Initiative through April 12 in the Bristlecone Main Gallery on the Carson City campus.

Barrientos’ unique artistic style reflects her Salvadoran Mayan ancestry and heritage while emphasizing social relevance.

An artist reception for Barrientos took place on Friday, Feb. 23, in the Bristlecone Gallery.

The Bristlecone Gallery is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.