The exhibition is entitled Latin American Photography: The
Realities of Poverty and Social
Identity. The show displays photographs that serve as examples of how art can Intervene
on behalf of those who are ignored or forgotten by society. We have chosen the topic of poverty in Latin America with the
intention to explore the power of art in healing social inequity, by creating
awareness of how people are marginalized by the depravation of basic needs.
With this intention, we offer a new perspective on the recurrent impoverishment
of this international region by showing poverty as a long-established life
style. These photographs show the spirit, attitude and courage with which the
Latino characteristically manages to deal with every day life,
regardless of limitations. The importance of acknowledging this life style is
to construct a Latin American identity based on reality, as opposed to a denial
of the marginalized and of the subjugating conditions under which most people
of the region live.
The exhibition offers the Californian community the
opportunity to experience art that reflects realities beyond their own by
showing the consequences of inequity experienced by people distant and
different to them. It intends to help promote awareness and consciousness about
the true situation of the region, and subverts stereotypes, which fracture multi-cultural societies. Through
their photographs, a group of artists will show a Latin America beyond the
exotic to reveal the life of people who live in distressing situations; a
lifestyle shaped by more poignant forms of social violence such as hunger,
prostitution, and displacement resulting from the turbulent historical,
political and social development of the region.
The problem of poverty as a form of marginalization is a
worldwide phenomenon that perpetuates inequality and has a demoralizing effect
in all countries and cultures. Thus, Latin American Photography: The Realities
of Poverty and Social Identity is intended for a diverse scope of people as it
serves to further understand about one specific region of the world.
Participating artists are: Aaron Sosa, Gilda Peréz, Jeronimo
Artega, Joaquín
Sarmiento, Pedro Abascal,
Jean Piero Sanchez, Luca Tronci,
Tomas Castelazo, Juan Manuel Barrero, Jan Sochor, Mads Greve,
Meridith Kohut, and
Vladimir Marcano.
The show will open December 2nd, 2011 and will be hosted by
the Library Gallery at
Sacramento State University. Opening reception Dec. 2nd from 5PM-8PM.
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