"I appreciate the migrant story and the labour connection. They matter too. Period. Martinez was awarded the Frieze Impact Prize in 2023 for his work using discarded produce boxes collected from grocery stores, often depicting himself, family or friends, drawing from his experience picking apples, asparagus and cherries in Washington State to fund his art education."
"She creates these installations that are like experiences, these environments that you have to step into, and it's almost like stepping into her world. I also like that the glitter, the glitz and the glam draws you in to talk about something serious-violence against Black and Brown bodies. It's almost like they've got to trick you to get you in there."
Cornelia Stokes has begun a three-year dual curatorial role at SFMoMA and the Museum of the African Diaspora, focusing on bridging the two institutions through joint exhibitions and community programming centered on African Diaspora art. Her responsibilities include diversifying SFMoMA's permanent collection. Stokes highlights several artists at Frieze Los Angeles whose work reflects diaspora themes and social commentary. Narsiso Martinez creates pieces using discarded produce boxes, drawing from his personal experience as a migrant laborer. Ebony G. Patterson creates immersive installations that use visual appeal to address serious issues affecting Black and Brown communities. These artists represent the intersection of personal narrative, labor, and social justice within diaspora art.
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