Opening Reception: September 15, 2024, 3-7 pm | Closing Reception: November 10, 2024, 3-7 pm
Location: Hudson Valley InterArts, 40 Jon Barrett Road, Patterson, NY (2nd floor above main entrance)

Patterson, NY – Hudson Valley InterArts is thrilled to announce the opening of “Of Flesh and Fruit,” an immersive art installation featuring ceramic sculptures by Salvadoran-American artist-activist-educator Karen Jaimes and a mural by the talented Latin American/Native American artist, art director and curator, Marco A. Barrioz. This exciting exhibition will launch with an opening reception on September 15, 2024, from 3-7 pm, and will conclude with a closing reception on November 10, 2024, from 3-7 pm.

Karen Jaimes is renowned for her evocative ceramic sculptures that explore the intersections of socio-political issues such as immigration, exploitation, and modern consumption. Her works are distinguished by their hybrid forms, which blend ubiquitous plants and animals with ancient pre-Columbian ceramic motifs. By invoking the visual language of her ancestors, Jaimes addresses the systemic impact of colonization on both people and the natural world, infusing her art with indigenous ideology and subtle messages aimed at healing the planet.

Jaimes explains her artistic philosophy:

“Exalting the overlooked and exposing truth is a sublime act. By resurrecting ancient pre-Columbian ceramic forms, I invoke the rich visual language of my ancestors to address the systemic impact of colonization on indigenous peoples and the natural world. I combine various techniques using globally sourced ceramic materials and stained glass to create evocative sculptures. Through the hybridization of pre-Columbian forms with iconic contemporary imagery, I revive indigenous knowledge and provide new narratives from the diverse Latinx diaspora in the US. The hybrids assert their autonomy, challenge pervasive Western ideologies, and ask viewers to consider the past, present, and future.”

Marco A. Barrioz (@D.I.A.L.E.K.T.O) complements Jaimes’ sculptures with his thought-provoking mural, creating a fully immersive experience that invites viewers to explore the rich narratives of identity, resistance, and resilience. Marco is Co-Founder of “Mexicanos de Rostro Desconocido”, “Hojos del maíz”, “Ezudio43” and has worked as art director and curator of many art exhibits in different boroughs of New York City. Barrioz is also an instructor of experimental techniques, such as art installation, mural-collage, silk screen, stencils and urban art expressions. 

Barrioz explains his artistic philosophy:

“For over 15 years, I’ve worked with several institutions, non-profit organizations, and groups that provided space, forums and collaborations in service of Latin American/Native American communities to preserve traditions and enforce and solidify the identity of new generations of immigrant families.”

DIALEKTO

Dialect.  noun

a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.

“the Mixtec” Códice represents a type of writing (logographic) meaning the characters and pictures used represent complete words and ideas.

Join us at Hudson Valley InterArts for this inspiring exhibition that bridges the past, present, and future through the powerful medium of art.