The Life and Culture of Modern Day Latinidad, juried by artist José Camacho, celebrates the rich visual language of Latino culture and heritage. It features the expressions of a multicultural community and its diverse tapestry of backgrounds, stories, and experiences, encompassing the works of artists, many with cultural and ancestral ties to Mexico, Argentina, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Chile, and Peru. According to Natalia Espejo of Latinos of Montclair, “opening space for the artistic expression and exhibition of Latinidad today has always been a goal of Latinos of Montclair! We look forward to exhibiting more artists in the future and growing our partnership with Studio Montclair.” Nicholas Gagis, of Coldwell Banker Realty stated: “Coldwell Banker Realty is proud to sponsor Latinos of Montclair in showcasing the diverse and multifaceted artistic expression of Latinidad. This wonderful art exhibit at Studio Montclair is celebrating the breadth of Latino culture and experiences that thrive in our local community.”
Many participating artists’ statements share the sentiments of Ashley Villarreal, a Mexican-American artist, who states, “I honor the richness of my cultural heritage by infusing my art with vibrant colors, cultural symbolism, and subtle elements of Mexican art, whether it be my use of color, textures or symbols.”
Says Phoebe Pollinger, Interim President of Studio Montclair, “Studio Montclair is privileged to collaborate with Latinos of Montclair in mounting this marvelous exhibition which serves to uplift and highlight the Latino community. We are delighted to welcome this organization and our broader community to our gallery.”
Participating Artists:
Judyann Affronti, Maria del Pilar Arrieta, Lisa Bal, Cathleen McCoy Bristol, Alfredo Cardenas, Virginia Carroll, Jeanette Centeno, Lisa D’Amico, Cynthia Dauzier, David Enriquez, Maria Estrela, George Eweka, Sophia Francesco, Carlos Frias, Stanley Gavidia, Madeline Giotta, Marsha Heller, Marlene Hendrian, Linda Hollinger, Radisha James, Joshua Lopez, Carmen Serrano Luna, Manuel Macarrulla, Fernando Mariscal, Lisa Marseglia-Moran, Deborah Guzman Meyer, Steffany Ojeda, Paulina Olivares, Sylvia Padilla, Nachalie Rodriguez, Buttered Roll, Fernando Roman, Manolo Salas, Catherine Thurston,Dawn Tighe, Miriam Untoria, Ashley Villarreal, Zugeiy Yepez, Jonathan Yubi
About the Curator:
José Camacho, is a Montclair-based abstract painter with numerous one-person exhibitions throughout New Jersey to his credit along with group exhibitions in New York and Pennsylvania. He was the recipient of a 2008 Fellowship by New Jersey State Council of the Arts and a 2006 Print and Paper Fellowship from the Brodsky Center, Rutgers
Presenting Sponsor:
Latinos of Montclair:
Latinos of Montclair is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization uniting the Latino community to promote greater visibility, celebrate cultural diversity, and encourage civic engagement in Montclair and beyond. Visit www.latinosofmontclair.org for more information.
