Aguante is an exhibition by artist Abel Rodriguez, featuring works from his Fotos y recuerdos series. The exhibition showcases pastel and pencil reproductions of childhood photographs from the 1990s and 2000s, encapsulating a nostalgic pre-digital era. Rodriguez, the son of migrant farmworkers, reflects on his childhood and friendships that thrived amid adversity. The title Aguante emphasizes the endurance necessary to cultivate a life honoring community and diversity, resisting assimilation. The artworks depict first-generation American teenagers engaging in everyday antics while exploring themes of identity, trauma, and resilience.
Abel Rodriguez's exhibition, Aguante, features paintings from the Fotos y recuerdos series, showcasing soft pastel reproductions of childhood photographs that evoke nostalgia for the pre-digital era.
The exhibition's title, Aguante, signifies the resilience needed to build a life that celebrates diversity and resists cultural assimilation, reflecting the artist's own migrant background.
Rodriguez's art captures the essence of adolescence through intimate snapshots of friends, illustrating the shared experiences and challenges of growing up in rural America.
Cada piece in Aguante illustrates first-generation Americans navigating life’s adversities, while incorporating text that honors their identities, reflecting on the impact of culture and community.
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