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Opening reception for "Remembrance," art by Veronica Perez. Exhibit runs from Sep 9–Nov 2.
Artist's Statement
Creating is a way to connect to my ancestors, my communities, and myself. It allows me to explore and make sense of my identity. It is a means for me to dissect the issues faced as a descendant of colonized Indigenous peoples, a daughter of Mexican immigrants, and as a woman of color in a predominantly white environment. This self-exploration made me realize that a loss of cultural connection and feelings of isolation go back generations, through the colonization of land and bodies, and through every migration and step away from ‘home’, however we define it. I hope my work serves as a medium for us to explore these shared, yet personal experiences in a way that connects us. Remembrance is a collection of paintings, prints, and digital works that I created in the last 15 years. I intentionally employed specific colors, historical images, and familiar iconography to link past and present. The collection embodies my family’s survival on unwelcoming lands, concepts of fertility, mothering, and the politics and cultural strength of foods.
Artist's Bio
Veronica Perez is a MeXicana painter and printmaker. Born in California, her childhood was surrounded by a strong Mexican community and diverse cultures. In the early 90’s her family moved to a rural Utah town where she navigated an unwelcoming environment. To combat isolation, Veronica drew on her early love of art to find voice and expression. Her family later moved to Salt Lake City. Through the years, creating remained a constant. In 2008, she left her accounting career, and once again turned to art, beginning her full-time art practice. Her art explores these experiences, the intersections of cultures, languages, foods, and traditions influenced by her family’s migrations throughout Mexico and the US. Veronica is mostly a self-taught artist, who appreciates a community approach to learning and knowledge-sharing. She values personal and public art that represents the experiences of people of color and seeks to make her art accessible to the communities that inspire her.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Exhibits | Arts & Creativity |
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