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Art Review: "Mark of Empowerment"

11/1/2022

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Art Review: ‘Mark of Empowerment’ lets important voices rise above life's daily noise
Anderson Turner / Special to Akron Beacon Journal

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The "Mark of Empowerment" exhibition runs through Dec 20 at the Emily Davis Gallery at the University of Akron. Courtesy of University of Akron.
In these times of unprecedented information consumption, it’s easy to lose sight of our humanity.

Too often, critical discourse in our communities about how we treat each other gets swept up in whatever “hot button” topic is overwhelming our daily lives. We then lose the ability to see, think and listen clearly. It’s as if all the “informational noise” in the world takes away our ability to empathize with one another.

Art, in all its forms, can offer mental and emotional space so people can digest and think about what the artist is working to relate — perhaps simply because of the physical presence of the artwork in a space.  A person who has chosen to engage with an exhibition has the opportunity to contemplate beyond what we all get to see on our myriad screens.

The “Mark of Empowerment”exhibition has been presented as part of the 2022 Mid America Print Council Biennial Conference “Power of Print” hosted in mid-October by the Kent State University School of Art in partnership with the University of Akron, Cleveland Institute of Art, Zygote Press and The Morgan Conservatory.

Curated by Roberto Torres Mata, this exhibition “reflects on how printmaking takes action to speak out with activism. The work challenges racism, sexism, environmental injustice, social inequalities, infringement upon civil rights, and colonialism.”
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The strength of the exhibition is in the beauty and skill of the artwork, along with the subjects of the artists. The Emily Davis Gallery at the University of Akron is full of expressive, colorful, deeply important and thoughtful works that can quite simply take your breath away as you walk through the galleries.
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"Burnt Water" by Israel Campos, 2022. Inkjet print on amate paper. Courtesy of Israel Campos
‘Burnt Water, A Prophetic History of California’
“Burnt Water, A Prophetic History of California” by Los Angeles-based artist Israel Campos is certainly one of the standout works in the exhibit.

Presented like a Mayan codex, the work is full of brightly colored illustrations that also pay homage to the Maya in the illustrative style of the artist and in how the work folds out like an accordion.

While it’s not necessarily easy to understand all that is being told in the piece, the fact that we are looking at a detailed work made to look like a Mayan codex is an active commentary in itself, because very little of the Mayan language survived as the Spanish burned the majority of their writing. 
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In “Burnt Water,” Campos utilizes earth tone colors in the background of all the images, contrasting with bright colors for most of the subjects depicted in the overall story to help make the imagery stand out.
The artist's style helps to pull your eye through the length of the piece and keeps you engaged and wanting to look at it more.
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The "Mark of Empowerment" exhibition runs through Dec 20 at the Emily Davis Gallery at the University of Akron. Courtesy of University of Akron.
‘Survivance Series 11 and 12’
“Survivance Series 11 and 12” are two haunting works by artist Monty Little. Little is Diné (Navajo) and from Tuba City, Arizona. He is also a former U.S. Marine.

In these prints, a central image has been obscured by overlaid images of water and black crosses or plus signs that are repeated throughout both works. There are cultural references here, as the cross pattern is a traditional Navajo pattern and water plays a significant role in Navajo culture.
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Little’s work relates what feels like deeply personal experiences. The obstructed view of each subject gives a sense of a cloudy history or even an erased history. It’s as if the artist is trying to help us see but can’t bring things into complete focus because it is no longer possible.
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"The Way Things Are" (1 of 4) by Dakota Mace. 2021. Solarplate chine-collé etching. Courtesy of Dakota Mace.
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"The Way Things Are" (4 of 4) by Dakota Mace. 2021. Solarplate chine-collé etching. Courtesy of Dakota Mace.
‘The Way Things Are’
A series of four dynamic chine-collé etchings by Dakota Mace titled “The Way Things Are” helps bring voice to the artist's subject. Each etching features the same image of an elderly person sitting in front of a wall with text written on it. The work on the far left is as detailed as a photograph. As you move from left to right, each portrait becomes less detailed though the writing remains legible. 
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These works are offset by a wall that is painted orange. This may seem like a trivial addition, however, it helps pull your attention to the work and around the part of the gallery the work is exhibited in.
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"No Human is Illegal" by Carlos Barberena. Linoleum cut on handmade shopping bags. Courtesy of Carlos Barberena.
‘No Human is Illegal’
Some of the most powerful pieces in this exhibit are a series of prints on handmade bags by artist Carlos Barberena. 

“No Human is Illegal,” features an image of a migrant worker carrying potatoes in a 5-gallon bucket. The image has a patterned background and is surrounded in a rococo-style frame with the title of the work written on a scroll going across the bottom. The entire composition is on what looks like a shopping bag.

This is a fairly obvious commentary about capitalism, wealth and the ways in which we maintain our economy, and our politics. An illustrated image like this challenges our notion of who these workers are and helps humanize the subject. 

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“Mark of Empowerment” does more than give visitors a “moment” to ponder reality through what might be an unfamiliar lens. It also gives a voice to people who are too often drowned out through our more conventional means of obtaining information.
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The importance of visual arts' ability to communicate and as at the curator states “challenge the status quo, preventing inequities in systems and rejecting establishments,” in exhibitions like this one cannot be overstated.
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"Regional Far" by Darick Wycherly. 2020. Handmade paper lithograph. Courtesy of Darick Wycherly
Anderson Turner is director of the Kent State University School of Art collection and galleries. Contact him at haturner3@gmail.com.
Exhibit: Mark of Empowerment
Where: Emily Davis Gallery, University of Akron
When: Through Dec. 20
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
More information: 330-972-6030 or uakron.edu/art/galleries
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Mark of Empowerment

10/3/2022

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Linoleum Prints by Carlos Barberena 2020

"MARK OF EMPOWERMENT"
​Curated by Roberto Torres Mata

2022 Mid America Print Council Biennial Conference

OPENING RECEPTION: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 5:00PM - ​
EMILY DAVIS GALLERY, MYERS SCHOOL OF ART, UNIVERSITY OF AKRON, AKRON, OH
​Open to Public: OCTOBER 10 - DECEMBER 16, 2022
Resilience. Artists are granted the freedom to imagine a world that is logical and communal without restrictions. Having a powerful spirit of resistance has influenced and led to great thinkers, poets, and visionaries. The exhibition, Mark of Empowerment, honors the incredible legacies that inspire communities to stand up for their rights and freedoms. The power of print has not only changed the course of history, but has revolutionized the way people engage with their imagination. This exhibition reflects on how printmaking takes action to speak out with activism. The work challenges racism, sexism, environmental injustice, social inequalities, infringement upon civil rights, and colonialism.
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These artists are in constant defiance as they speak out about their beliefs and inspire others to take action by visually creating new perspectives. In this exhibition, artists present work that investigates the role of resistance, revolution, and social activism by utilizing printmaking as a tool to provoke reflection and action. Some use commentary, and when examined closely, all reveal a distinct message. These works also represent conflict in public spaces. In this present moment, it is more crucial than ever to challenge the status quo, preventing inequities in systems and rejecting establishments. This exhibit demonstrates art as a means to educate people about complex social issues that will engage the viewers to become a part of a movement or begin one.

Artists
Marco Sánchez, Faisal Abdu’Allah, Barbara Justice, Adriana Barrios, Juana Estrada Hernández, Enrique Chagoya, Ernestro Yerena Montejano, John Hitchcock, Guerrilla Girls, Christie Tirado, Israel Campos, Kathryn Polk, Kill Joy, Monty Little, Dakota Mace, Ash Armenta, Derick Wycherly, Jennifer Mack, Elizabeth Jean Younce, Chema Skandal, Carlos Barberena, Emily Arthur

About the Mid America Print Council
The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print-related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, we promote awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. We are an inclusive association for individuals and institutions, administering the sharing of technical and critical information regarding print. Honoring our predecessors, we aim to bring new and sustained interest to this unique medium. Active on multiple platforms, MAPC is an organization that provides members with access to a network of printmakers, resources, opportunities, newsletters, and a biennial conference that features speakers, workshops, panels, shows, and exchanges. Through calls for participation, we organize members’ exhibitions and publish The Mid America Print Council Journal. Our goal is to recognize, advocate, and continue research in historical, current, and future print technologies. Learn more at midamericaprintcouncil.org.

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Delta National Small Prints Exhibition 2022

2/17/2022

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2022 DELTA NATIONAL SMALL PRINTS EXHIBITION 
​Juried by Miranda Metcalf

OPENING RECEPTION: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 5:00PM - ​
BRADBURY ART MUSEUM, ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, JONESBORO, AR
​Open to Public: FEBRUARY 17 - MARCH 30, 2022
Founded in 1996 by Evan Lindquist, the Delta National Small Prints Exhibition has received great acclaim as it has grown to be one of the country’s foremost annual competitions for prints.

The Delta National Small Prints Exhibition was created with students in mind. It is meant to be a resource for printmaking students and instructors to view and assess contemporary standards of printmaking as they develop over time. This creates an environment for learning opportunities and creative thinking, promoting new ideas which stretch the limits of the medium. In addition, it is an outreach program which serves as a resource for the region, bringing attention to printmaking as a medium but also sharing the variety of stories told by each individual piece.

There are few restrictions to the eligibility of this renowned print competition. Photographs are allowed in addition to prints as a means of giving the image priority over the technique. Unusual approaches are encouraged - unique impressions and digital imagery that are historically excluded from print exhibitions. This allows and encourages artists to push the limits of printmaking and creatively express themselves in new and revolutionary ways.

The range of images shown in DNSPE represents the spectrum of contemporary printmaking. Many artists work with traditional materials that require meticulous precision such as wood and metal engravings. On the opposite side of the print spectrum, the digital and technological influence of photographic processes and digitized images presents itself more each year.
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"Undocumented" Print by Carlos Barberena selected by juror Miranda Metcalf for the DNSPE 2022
Each year, a juror reviews all submissions and selects which ones will be exhibited. The juror for DNSPE 2022 will be Miranda Metcalf, the founder and host of Hello, Print Friend – a contemporary printmaking podcast. With an archive of over 100 episodes with artists and print advocates from over 20 countries on 6 continents, Hello, Print Friend is the most extensive archive of interviews from the print world on the internet. Miranda planted the seeds for her love of printmaking with five years as director of Davidson Galleries in Seattle, Washington, before moving to Sydney, Australia, and working with Cicada Press.

All jurors seem to agree on one fact, that the selection process is very difficult. Looking at hundreds of prints and narrowing the selection down to 55-60 in a few days is no subtle undertaking. Jurors continuously comment on the wide variety of techniques and imagery from both emerging and established artists who create an overview of what is happening technically and conceptually across the nation.

The original concept of DNSPE was developed around a dream to make Jonesboro, Arkansas an epicenter for art and culture. This has proven true in the growth of our significant collection of contemporary prints from around the world. As part of the exhibition, BAM strives to give back to the artists who contribute to this exemplary exhibition by purchasing a large portion of the show to add to their permanent collection, but it would not be possible without the support of the amazing group of community members who provide purchase prizes and exhibition support each year.
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Viewing hours are Tue-Sat 12PM-5PM. For more information about Bradbury Art Museum or to learn how you can support future exhibitions, please call (870) 972-3687.
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REFUSING ERASURE

1/25/2022

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"REFUSING ERASURE" Prints by Carlos Barberena

OPENING RECEPTION: THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 4 – 6 PM 
ON VIEW:
At Overture Galleries: Gallery III – January 25 – April 17, 2022
Overture Center for the Arts  201 State St. Madison, WI 53703-2214
Southern Graphic Council International
SGCI Conference: March 16–19, 2022
SGCI Our Shared Future printmaking conference is a call to artists to consider how our studio practice makes culture and knowledge visible through socially engaged graphic arts of the past, present and future. Printmaking can deepen our understanding of the world, inherently challenge systems of oppression and can push against histories of colonization, unwarranted violence and systemic racism. Artists share in the responsibility to shape our future. Overture Center is proud to join the Our Shared Future conference and UW–Madison in our commitment to respect the inherent sovereignty of the Ho-Chunk Nation and the other First Nations of Wisconsin.
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The Contemporary Print

1/10/2022

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"THE CONTEMPORARY PRINT"
Presented in Collaboration with Print Austin
At Big Medium, Austin, TX

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"THE CONTEMPORARY PRINT"  Juried by John Hitchcock
OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, JANUARY 14TH, 7:00PM - 10:00PM
ON VIEW: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

JANUARY 15 – FEBRUARY 15, 2022
BIG MEDIUM

916 Springdale Rd, Bldg 2, #101 Austin, TX 78702
Gallery Hours: Thursday - Saturday: 12 - 6 PM - By Appointment Only
- To allow for social distancing, appointments will be scheduled every 30 minutes, with a maximum of 10 guests at a time. Scroll down to schedule an appointment with at least 24 hours advance notice. - Masks are required at all times -.
Reserve your spot HERE.
(512) 939-6665 / info@bigmedium.org 
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Carlos Barberena, "Undocumented" 2020, Linocut on Shopping Bag, 24" x 18"
The Contemporary Print is PrintAustin’s annual juried exhibition and features an independent survey of the traditions and innovations of contemporary printmaking. We are thrilled to partner with Big Medium for this year’s exhibition, as well as welcome selections by our juror, John Hitchcock, Professor and Associate Dean of the Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Works in The Contemporary Print demonstrate the dynamic and fluid nature of printmaking happening today, offering distinct styles and techniques that give way for diverse narratives. While some artists find inspiration in their experiences of identity, immigration, and the human condition, others focus on a technical dialogue, drawing from their individual practice in other mediums as it translates into the printmaking language. While non-traditional or digital output is accepted as a print element, submissions must utilize traditional print media as their primary technique, including lithography, relief, intaglio, silkscreen, and monotype.
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ARTISTS
Richard Ricky Armendariz, Carlos Barberena, Michael Barnes, Mary Becker, Stephanie Berrie, Matthew Bindert, Sarah Bogdal, Raj Bunnag, Kyle Chaput, Jennifer Clarke, Briar Craig, Andrew DeCaen, John Dobbie, Sarah Drummond, Stefanie Dykes, Juana Estrada
Hernandez, Craig Fisher, J. Leigh Garcia, Keith Garubba, Bob Goldstein, Jon Greene, Jayne Reid Jackson, Wesley Kramer, Lauren Kussro, Sophia Larsen, Andrew Lawson, Jun Lee, Beauvais Lyons, Benjamin Moreau, Steven Munoz, Edie Overturf, Tatiana Potts, Catherine Prose, Lars Roeder, Debrah Santini, Chadwick Tolley, Lisa Turner, Terry Vatrt, Brandon Williams.
About the Juror
John Hitchcock (he/him,/his) — Hitchcock is a Professor and Associate Dean of the Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he has taught printmaking for twenty years. Hitchcock uses the print medium with its long history of commenting on social and political issues to explore his relationships to community, land, and culture. Hitchcock’s artwork consists of abstract representations, mythological hybrid creatures, and military weaponry. His artworks are based on his childhood memories and stories of growing up in Oklahoma. Many of the images are interpretations of stories told by his Kiowa/Comanche grandparents and abstract representations influenced by beadwork, land, and culture. Hitchcock has made prints with MATRIX Press, Hannaher’s, Inc. Print Studio at Plains Art Museum, and this summer with Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts.

For The Contemporary Print programming, events and information visit printaustin.org
​Evening appointments are available through PrintAustin on January 14, January 21, and February 10, 7-10pm. Reserve your spot HERE.

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Carlos Barberena: The Elizabeth Catlett Memorial Award

10/15/2021

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Carlos Barberena awarded with "The Elizabeth Catlett Memorial Award"
2021 MAPC Juried Member's Exhibit 

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Nicaraguan Printmaker Carlos Barberena was awarded with "The Elizabeth Catlett Memorial Award" in the 2021 MAPC Juried Members' Exhibit juried by Mildred Beltré and Jennifer Hughes.

The winners were announced on Friday, October 15th, 2021 by the Mid America Print Council MAPC: Carlos Barberena for "Undocumented" - ESSENTIAL: For Your Colonizer Comfort - Series (The Elizabeth Catlett Memorial Award); Alex Fox for "Ecydis Remains" (First Price); Nicolas Tisdale for "Dichotomy Up Down III" (Second Prize); and Mizin Shin for "Use Your Voice #StopAsianHate "(honorable mention).

The Exhibition is open to public at the University of Iowa's Drewlowe Gallery

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"Undocumented" by Carlos Barberena awarded with "The Elizabeth Catlett Memorial Award"
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Mid America Print Council 2021 Members’ Juried Exhibition!
The exhibition, juried by Mildred Beltré and Jennifer Hughes
On View: October 6 – November 6, 2021
In-Person Opening Reception: Friday, October 15, 6PM to 8PM
Virtual Event: Saturday, October 16 at 10:30 AM, CST
University of Iowa School of Art & Art History
Image credit: Emily Orzech
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Carlos Barberena's work on display at Drewlowe Gallery, University of Iowa
Thanks to Blick Art Materials, McClains Printmaking Supplies and MAPC Award fund for sponsoring these prizes.

2021 Mid America Print Council Members Exhibition from Little Village on Vimeo.

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Carlos Barberena: BAC Second Prize Winner

5/28/2021

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9TH ANNUAL ART COMPETITION
Carlos Barberena: BAC Second Prize Winner

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"ESSENTIAL" - For Your Colonizer Comfort - (Detail) Linocut by Carlos Barberena
​"SECOND PRIZE WINNER"
- "9TH ANNUAL ART COMPETITION"  Curated by Yaoundé Olu & Jeff HIRST
OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, MAY 21ST, 8:00PM - 10:00PM
ON VIEW: 

MAY 21 – JULY 2, 2021
BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER

1200 W 35th St. Chicago, IL 60609
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Second Prize Winner - BAC Art Competition
I am very excited to share with you this great news, I won the Second Prize in the "9th Annual Art Competition" at the Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago. Jurors Dr. Yaoundé Olu & Jeffrey Hirst selected my linocut print "ESSENTIAL" to receive this Award. I would like to thanks to the Bridgeport Art Center and its staff for putting together this great show and congrats to all the participants.
Exhibition is open to Public from May 21-July 2, 2021
- Mask required -
Take care, stay healthy and be kind
Carlos Barberena
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Solo un poco aqui: Day of the Dead

9/15/2020

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"Sólo un poco aquí: DAY OF THE DEAD"

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"ESSENTIAL" - For Your Colonizer Comfort - (Detail) Linocut by Carlos Barberena
"Sólo un poco aquí: DAY OF THE DEAD"  Curated by Dolores Mercado
VIRTUAL OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
ON VIEW (Virtually):

SEPTEMBER 18 – DECEMBER 13, 2020
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MEXICAN ART

1852 W 19th St. Chicago, IL 60608
This year’s exhibition pays tribute to and remembers the numerous individuals from our community, Mexico, the U.S. and the entire world that have died from COVID-19. Join us to see new installations, paintings, and prints created by local artists for this, the 34thannual Day of the Dead exhibition. In addition there will be works of art in various media from the growing National Museum of Mexican Art Permanent Collection. These works created by Mexican artists from both sides of the border reveal their interest in preserving and participating in one of the most influential living celebrations from Mexico, which over time has transcended borders.
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Este año la exposición rinde homenaje y recuerda a todas las personas de nuestra comunidad, de México, los Estados Unidos y del mundo entero que han muerto por el COVID-19. Acompáñenos a ver instalaciones, grabados y pinturas creadas por artistas locales para ésta, la 34ª exposición de Día de muertos. Así mismo, obras en diferentes técnicas de la creciente colección permanente del Museo Nacional de Arte Mexicano serán también parte de esta exposición. Este conjunto de obras creadas por artistas mexicanos de los dos lados de la frontera manifiesta el interés de ellos por preservar y participar en una de las celebraciones vivas más importantes de México, la cual, a través del tiempo, ha trascendido fronteras.
Curated by Dolores Mercado 
Curatorial Assistant, Marilyn Lara Corral
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INSTALLATIONS
Atlan Arceo-Witzl, Carlos Barberena, Gabriela Leyva, Hector Duarte, Salvador Jiménez-Flores, Sam Kirk, Rodrigo Lara Zendejas, Elsa Muñoz, Mark Nelson, Yollocalli Youth Council.
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ARTISTS 
Herman Aguirre, Rene H. Arceo, Antonia Felipe Calendario, Veronica Cardoso Nagel, Alfonso Castillo Orta (1944-2009), Castillo Orta Family, Almendra Castillo Valderrama, Carmen Chami, Javier Chavira, Álvaro de la Cruz López, José Antonio de la Cruz, Francisco Flores, Esperanza Gama, Demetrio García Aguilar, Sergio Gómez, Gronk, Ester Hernández, Pedro Hernández, Celeste Jaime, Carmen Lomas Garza, Mario López Torres, Isabel Martínez, Ann Murdy, Alejandro Nava (1956-2014), Rodrigo Oñate Roco, Ignacio Peralta Soledad, Benito Rivera Soteno, Michael Roman (1956-2016), Alfonso Alejandro Rosas Zapién, Shuta Ruelas, Ricardo X. Serment, José Alfonso Soteno Fernández, Juan José Soteno Elias, Oscar Soteno Elias, Francisco Toledo (1940-2019), Maria Tomasula, Kathy Vargas, Angélica Vásquez-Cruz
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Immigrants Songs

2/28/2020

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"IMMIGRANTS SONGS: Five Contemporary Immigrant Artists"

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"IMMIGRANTS SONGS: Five Immigrant Artists" 
OPENING RECEPTION: THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH, 6:00PM - 8:30PM. 
ON VIEW: 

MARCH 5 – APRIL 4, 2020. 
FREDERICK HOLMES - GALLERY OF MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART

309 Occidental Ave S (in Occidental Square) Seattle, WA. 98104 

ARTISTS:
Filmon Adelehey / Eritrea: Seattle-Based, Self-Taught Palette Knife Painter
Carlos Barberena / Nicaragua: Chicago-Based, Internationally Recognized Master Printmaker
Lou Beach (nee “Lubicz) / Poland: Los Angeles-Based, Nationally Recognized Collage Artist
Ashkon Hadari / Iran: Chicago-Based, Emerging Artist
Yulia Kusnetsova / Russia: Chicago-Based, Emerging Artist
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"Riding the Beast" Linocut by Carlos Barberena
2020 is a critical election year, one made deeply personal for those whose personal narratives include the immigration from their home countries. Their concern for the future of immigration is for many an existential one; for others, an empathetic concern for those who reside in America, uncertain of their status, and for those who’ve yet to make the journey.

In the minds of most of us, there’s no question about the immense contributions made by those willing to risk everything in pursuit of freedom, opportunity, personal safety, or a future for their children. The same courage, determination, idealism, and even moral virtue required to leave everything you know and love, in order to start over in a new country, with little to nothing, not speaking or understanding your new country’s language, are the very building blocks of the foundation we revere as “American character”.

While it might go without saying that we are a “nation of immigrants”, much of America’s history is replete with anti-immigration fervor, discrimination, and violence; particularly in the last several years. And while much of the current concern is for those south of the US border, the gallery invited five artists from around the world. Because America's polarized, discriminatory history of immigration didn't begin with our southern borders, nor will it likely end there.

This show highlights and celebrates the recent work, created or selected specifically for this important exhibition, of five artists whose lives began in other lands and who are now interweaving the cultural songs of their origins into the diverse and ever changing chorus of American culture.

Each of these five remarkable artists have their own immigration stories, ranging from post-WWII Europe to violent civil strife or oppression in their birthplaces, precipitating the need to escape and find refuge in America. The show will present their paintings, drawings, prints, & collage, accompanied by a written narrative of their personal perspectives as immigrants.

Please join us in this celebration of art as a universal language; one which transcends borders, nationality, ethnicity, politics, or faith.

The gallery will also be hosting another in our bi-monthly performance series, HOT JAZZ AT THE GALLERY on Friday April 3rd, featuring the nationally acclaimed vocalist and recording artist, GRETA MATASSA & THE GRETA MATASSA QUINTET, 7:00-9:30 pm.
For details and ticket information, please contact the gallery info@frederickholmesandcompany.com
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NY Latin American Art Triennial Print Salon

11/19/2019

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"Progressive Transition" - PRINT SALON - Latin American Art Triennial

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"Salao" Woodcut by Carlos Barberena
"Progressive Transition" - PRINT SALON - Latin American Art Triennial  
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Curated by Alexis Mendoza & Luis Stephenberg 
OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
ON VIEW:

NOVEMBER 22, 2019 – JANUARY 22, 2020
BORICUA COLLEGE ART GALLERY, BORICUA COLLEGE, BRONX, NY

Bronx Campus 890 Washington Ave.Bronx, NY 10451
Artists:
Coco144, Liliana Avalos, Elie Angles, Carolina Bazo, Carlos Barberena, Eliezer Berrios, Betty BP Cole, Luis Cordero, Pepe Coronado, Ada Pilar Cruz, James Cuebas, Elsie Deliz, Marcos Dimas, Carlos Jesús Martínez Dominguez, Alex Fernández, Linda Fernández, Reynaldo García Pantaleón, José Gómez, Emma González, Diana-Gitesha Hernández, Rafael Lanfranco, Miguel Lescano, Rejin Leys, Vidho Lorville, George Malave, Carlos Pamparana, Lynn Ratner, Yelaine Rodríguez, Moses Ros, Fernando Ruíz Lorenzo,Roger Santiváñez, Gonzalo Salas, Juan Sánchez,René de los Santos, Minerva González Suvidad, Nicolás Tarnawiecki, Nitza Tufiño, Paola Paula, Palen Obesa, Susan Olivera, Patricia Orbegoso and Jorge Zavala.
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Progressive Transition
PRINT SALON
Latin American Art Triennial
Fall 2019


The Boricua College Art Gallery is pleased to present Progressive Transition, part of the 2019 Latin American Art Triennial organized by the Bronx Hispanic Festival Inc.
This exhibition is in collaboration with El Taller Boricua de Grabado (The Boricua Printshop), Taller Cono Norte and Pepe Coronado Print Studio.

The broad range of Triennial artists includes representation from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, México, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Perú, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay and Venezuela. The project will create awareness of the rich international network with Latin American artists, many with strong links to New York City.

Progressive Transition explores the action and effect of moving from one state to another. More broadly, the project shows the drive towards transformation in the arts. The artists’ need to “feel part of something” that can likewise be recognized and defined by others will be explored within the exhibition. The work on view represents the artistic transition seen against a landscape of societal progress. The project highlights cultural exchange and, at its core, examines the implications of transition on an evolving Latin American culture.
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"The Jungle" (after Lam)

Linocut by Carlos Barberena, 2010

In a globalized setting, Progressive Transition seeks to understand the particular need for affirmation in search of healing with regards to the spaces left behind within the sphere of immigration. Transition moves forward both for society and on a personal level.
The flowering of change —of transition — is to be seen everywhere in the field of creativity. Just as muralism in Mexico marks a reflection of national content, newly emerging cross-cultures expand into multiple, sometimes competing identities. New terms used in the United States such as Newyorican, Chicano, Dominica-ish or Latinx, all impact the artistic and personal sense of identity.
The inability to continue relying on traditional identities encourages an interest in emerging new identities. The artists represented in Progressive Transition belong to a variety of different generations. They have found motivation as regards to notions of immigration, religion, social justice, history and environmental awareness-raising, examining problems relevant to them, and underscoring that Latin American art has its roots in the sociopolitical.
Latin American art benefits from the recent increase in the number of artists— – linked by language— who live and work all over the world. They circulate internationally and influence the rising generation, making ever more types of communication possible in a world of ever-expanding, transitioning identities.

Progressive Transition is organized by Alexis Mendoza, New York Latin American Art Triennial Chief Curator, and Luis Stephenberg, New York Latin American Art Triennial Director.
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