Interview @ NWSA
Voz y rostro de mujeres invisibles, Sur de la Florida.
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*WOMEN: NSPIRING JOURNEYS*
PHOTO EXHIBITION BY NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
EXPLORES THE STRUGGLES OF IMMIGRANT WOMEN
FEBRUARY 18, NEW WORLD GALLERY
Miami— New World School of the Arts celebrates women with a powerful exhibition that brings human rights to the forefront of our reality. Created by one of its graduating visual artists, Women: Inspiring Journeys explores the harsh realities of many women who enter the United States to find employment, only to be exploited by the false pretense of caring employers and distorted promises. Through her significant black and white photographs, Zonia Zena, photography major from the NWSA College program, captures the struggles, anxiety, dreams, and achievements of ten immigrant women as they embark on their search for freedom and justice. “It’s a story of relentless strength and hope” said the artist.
Women: Inspiring Journeys - Opening reception, Friday, February 18 at 6:00 PM. New World Gallery, 25 NE 2nd Street, downtown Miami.
The exhibition is free, open to the public, and will remain open through March 18, 2011.
“Women: Inspiring Journeys was conceived from a personal interest in the life of an immigrant in the United States, particularly in Miami” commented Zena. “As an immigrant myself, questions about my rights have occupied my thoughts. After continued study and reflection, I have realized that awareness and knowledge concerning the rights of an immigrant in this country is to a certain degree ambiguous, particularly in the low income population.”
A collaborative effort with the Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) and South Florida Interfaith Worker Justice (SFIWJ), the show aims to raise awareness of wage theft and other workplace abuses that undocumented women face every day in the US. “I was struck not just by their experiences but by the strength and faith that led them to speak out against the injustices that they have experienced. As an artist working in the medium of photography, I felt this project was a way to express my concerns about their experiences and to bring awareness of these issues that continue to persist to this day” declared Zena.
“The exhibition engages the audience through photographs and videos, offering guests a glimpse of the subjects’ difficult journeys, while maintaining the dignity and respect they deserve” stated Maggy Cuesta, dean of the visual arts division at New World School of the Arts. “It is very gratifying to know that our students want to be involved with these very sensitive social issues. Zonia’s goal is not only to raise awareness in our community, but to make a difference in the lives of these women.” Zena agrees - “My desire is that through my art, the power and dignity of these women’s stories will serve as a tool to educate others.”
With compelling accounts of their struggles, the women participating in the show hope to bring the issue of immigrant workplace-abuse to the conscious of our community. Maura, one of the subjects, mentions “I was hired to live with a married couple and clean their house. After a while, they also asked me to take care of the children, to care for their ten dogs, to do gardening and washing. They gave me a place to sleep and food, but only when they decided there was food to spare. They paid me thirty dollars some weeks, fifty dollars other weeks, but most weeks nothing at all.”
More information about this show at 305-237-3620 or at nwsa.mdc.edu.
New World School of the Arts was created by the Florida Legislature in 1984 as a center of excellence in the performing and visual arts. It is an educational partnership of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Dade College and the University of Florida.
EXPLORES THE STRUGGLES OF IMMIGRANT WOMEN
FEBRUARY 18, NEW WORLD GALLERY
Miami— New World School of the Arts celebrates women with a powerful exhibition that brings human rights to the forefront of our reality. Created by one of its graduating visual artists, Women: Inspiring Journeys explores the harsh realities of many women who enter the United States to find employment, only to be exploited by the false pretense of caring employers and distorted promises. Through her significant black and white photographs, Zonia Zena, photography major from the NWSA College program, captures the struggles, anxiety, dreams, and achievements of ten immigrant women as they embark on their search for freedom and justice. “It’s a story of relentless strength and hope” said the artist.
Women: Inspiring Journeys - Opening reception, Friday, February 18 at 6:00 PM. New World Gallery, 25 NE 2nd Street, downtown Miami.
The exhibition is free, open to the public, and will remain open through March 18, 2011.
“Women: Inspiring Journeys was conceived from a personal interest in the life of an immigrant in the United States, particularly in Miami” commented Zena. “As an immigrant myself, questions about my rights have occupied my thoughts. After continued study and reflection, I have realized that awareness and knowledge concerning the rights of an immigrant in this country is to a certain degree ambiguous, particularly in the low income population.”
A collaborative effort with the Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) and South Florida Interfaith Worker Justice (SFIWJ), the show aims to raise awareness of wage theft and other workplace abuses that undocumented women face every day in the US. “I was struck not just by their experiences but by the strength and faith that led them to speak out against the injustices that they have experienced. As an artist working in the medium of photography, I felt this project was a way to express my concerns about their experiences and to bring awareness of these issues that continue to persist to this day” declared Zena.
“The exhibition engages the audience through photographs and videos, offering guests a glimpse of the subjects’ difficult journeys, while maintaining the dignity and respect they deserve” stated Maggy Cuesta, dean of the visual arts division at New World School of the Arts. “It is very gratifying to know that our students want to be involved with these very sensitive social issues. Zonia’s goal is not only to raise awareness in our community, but to make a difference in the lives of these women.” Zena agrees - “My desire is that through my art, the power and dignity of these women’s stories will serve as a tool to educate others.”
With compelling accounts of their struggles, the women participating in the show hope to bring the issue of immigrant workplace-abuse to the conscious of our community. Maura, one of the subjects, mentions “I was hired to live with a married couple and clean their house. After a while, they also asked me to take care of the children, to care for their ten dogs, to do gardening and washing. They gave me a place to sleep and food, but only when they decided there was food to spare. They paid me thirty dollars some weeks, fifty dollars other weeks, but most weeks nothing at all.”
More information about this show at 305-237-3620 or at nwsa.mdc.edu.
New World School of the Arts was created by the Florida Legislature in 1984 as a center of excellence in the performing and visual arts. It is an educational partnership of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Dade College and the University of Florida.
League of Innovation winners
Entrevista a Juan Zegarra "Fight Club Peru"
League of Innovation
Jan-Feb 2009
Interamerican Campus MDC
Interamerican Campus MDC
Books and Books
Starts July 1st, 2008 at the Coral Gables location.
Student Show
Emerging Artists Student Show
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
Building 1, 3rd Floor
Opening reception:April 24th, 2008
5:30pm-8:00pm
Open from April 24 until May 30th
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
Building 1, 3rd Floor
Opening reception:April 24th, 2008
5:30pm-8:00pm
Open from April 24 until May 30th
League for Innovation Competition
Location: Miami Dade College
Kendall Campus Art Gallery
Martin & Pat Fine Center for the Arts
11011 SW 104 street
Miami, Florida
(305)237-2322
from: February 7 until February 22, 2008 (reception on Feb. 13)
Kendall Campus Art Gallery
Martin & Pat Fine Center for the Arts
11011 SW 104 street
Miami, Florida
(305)237-2322
from: February 7 until February 22, 2008 (reception on Feb. 13)
Miami Exhibition
I'm participating on a student's exhibition, combining students from Miami Dade's Wolfson and Kendall campus.
The exhibition is taking place at the Miami's Center for the Photographic Arts on 1601 SW 1ST, Miami FL 33135,corner of Flager and 16th avenue. It will be up from Nov 17 until Dec 1st, 2007.
The exhibition is taking place at the Miami's Center for the Photographic Arts on 1601 SW 1ST, Miami FL 33135,corner of Flager and 16th avenue. It will be up from Nov 17 until Dec 1st, 2007.
News from El Mercurio, Chile.
El Mercurio, a well respected newspaper in Santiago de Chile, mentioned on their Cultural Activities page the exhibition where I'm participating. More details, right here:
http://diario.elmercurio.com/2
http://diario.elmercurio.com/2
Interview/Entrevista @ PeruFotoLibre
Exhibition in Chile.
I'm part of an Exhibition that will take place in Santiago de Chile, from Nov 7 to Nov 30. Galeria 211, Santiago.
