FROM THE SERIES - PAISaje, THE NOMADIC JORNEY, 2017
ARTE PLAZA ART GALLERY, SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO Coordinator:: Sylvia Villafañe, Petrus Gallery, San Juan, Puerto Rico Curator: Mariamar Benitez Al galope, 2017 Through symbols and metaphors I explore topics as complex as migration and travel. All countries have a flag, a shield and an anthem that distinguish them and make them unique in the world; they are the patriotic symbols and cause of pride. On the shield of Puerto Rico, the oldest shield in the new world, carries the symbols of its history. The image of the lamb that is on a red book, is lying down, symbol of wisdom symbol. I have visualized that our Lamb gets up and takes flight in an imaginary journey and that from above, the PAISaje is another, with a new perspective. The action and the change of course of the Lamb, expands its horizon and borders to become a nomadic immigrant. No matter the risk, the sleeplessness, walking on the tightrope or the difficulties of the Lamb, he embarks on a new path of his to...