By the Books: Sherry Kafka Wagner’s Folk Art Legacy
Sherry Kafka Wagner is a writer, designer, preservationist, and collector whose life and work helped shape the soul of modern-day San Antonio. Her extraordinary collection of folk art gathered from all over the world captures the spirit of storytelling, tradition, and humanity in its most vibrant forms.

Jason Risner Photography

Project Description:
When Tito Beveridge, founder of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, acquired Sherry’s collection to display at the company’s headquarters, it wasn’t just a design choice it was a tribute to a kindred spirit. We were honored to tell that story.

In this mini-documentary, produced by Pixelated Ideas, we explore Sherry’s unique worldview, her connection with Tito, and the art that continues to inspire everyone who walks through the Tito’s offices. Part personal portrait, part cultural time capsule, this piece reflects the power of folk art to preserve history and build bridges across generations and geographies.

Learn More About Sherry:
Read the feature from Hotel Emma