Sponsored by Puerto Rican Workshop Inc.
Revisión / Revision
7 Women in Movement / 7 Mujeres en Movimiento
Curated by Taina Traverso
November 16 – January 5, 2019
Opening Reception: November 16, 2018 (6-9pm)
Zaadia Colon, Carmen Ayala, Yarisa Colón-Torres, Tanya Torres, Minerva G. Suvidad, Myrna Nieves, Taina Traverso
A two years journey from a cozy, quaint living room, 7 Puerto Rican women artists evolved into 7 Women in Movement / 7 Mujeres en Movimiento to exhibit at an internationally renowned gallery, Taller Boricua. In 2016, these artisans were emotionally moved by Puerto Rico’s economic crisis which resulted in thousands seeking economic survival in other nations prior to Hurricane Maria. The question was how do artists of various genres use their gifts to stimulate Puerto Rico’s economy from afar and inform the Puerto Rican diaspora to assist in the healing process and slow some of the exodus bleeding from “La Isla de Encanto.” Art, Seeds, Farming, and Tourism = Economic Stimulation and Job Creations was the palette formula, the brushes were the Spears, poetic words were the call to arms, the seeds were the pallets to ensure dirt penetration to plant new life, the mixed materials were there to help with the artistic healing.
Exhibit Organizer: Marcos Dimas
Taller Boricua Gallery
At the Julia De Burgos Latino Arts Center
1680 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10029
212.831.4333 | contact@tallerboricua.org
www.TallerBoricua.org
Tel 212- 831 4333
Gallery Hours:
Wednesdays and Fridays 12-6pm
Thursdays 1-7pm / Saturdays 12-6pm
Admission is always FREE
Gallery is accessible to individuals with disabilities
All programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Taller Boricua is also funded in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council, Consejo Grafico, the Puerto Rican Workshop Inc. and individual contributors.
TALLER BORICUA / PUERTO RICAN WORKSHOP INC.
Artist Workshop, Event Space and Gallery
Supporting the community of East Harlem through the arts
for over 40 years
The Puerto Rican Workshop Inc. reserves the right of admission
The Herb Garden and 7 Women in Movement invite you for a
NOCHE BOHEMIA
In the company of the Herb gardeners, East Harlem community artists, friends and family
Potluck gathering!
Friday, July 28 @ 7:00pm
with a music performance by Fernandito Ferrer
7 Women in Movement * 7 Mujeres en Movimiento
presents
My Art, My Spirit
Art Exhibition, Poetry Reading, Fashion Show, Silent Auction
7 Women in Movement is a two-year art exhibition (2016-2018) in New
York City that seeks to support Puerto Rico by celebrating Puerto Rican
pride, culture, and history via various artistic genres.
7 Women Artists/Poets
* Carmen Ayala * Yarisa Colón * Zaadia Colón * Minerva González *
Myrna Nieves * Tanya Torres * Taína Traverso (curator) *
Guest Poets at this Event
* Rafael Landrón * María Mar * Papoleto Meléndez * Myrna Nieves *
Corazón Tierra *
Fashion Show Designs
* Tanya Torres *
Puerto Rican Block Association
55 East 115 Street bet. Park & Madison Avenues in Manhattan
Friday, October 21, 2016 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Light refreshments will be served. Free event. All are welcome!