Timothy Gonchoroff is a multimedia artist currently based in McAllen, TX in the Rio Grande Valley. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. He received his bachelor’s degree in art history from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA and his MFA in Sculpture from Alfred University in Alfred, NY. He also has a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Fibers from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 2015, Tim was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship in Arctic Norway. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Sculpture at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
This exhibition delves into the pervasive presence of Arundo donax—commonly known as Giant Cane, Giant Reed, or Carrizo—within the Rio Grande Valley. This fast-growing species has not only shaped the ecological landscape of the region's waterways but has also become a dominant visual element. Historically regarded as an “invasive” species, Arundo donax is typically seen as a harmful weed. However, this body of work reexamines its role and potential, offering a perspective that blends both functional and conceptual interpretations.