In 'Blood Be Water', Esteban Raheem Abdul Raheem Samayoa presents an immersive exhibition at ICA San Jose, featuring airbrushed paintings, charcoal drawings, oil pastels, and ceramics. The exhibit contrasts traditional notions of familial ties with the importance of community, encapsulating themes of heritage and identity. The artist employs various styles influenced by muralism and Latin American traditions, creating works that evoke nostalgia and reflect on personal and collective histories. Central to the exhibition is the concept of resilience and transformation, encouraging viewers to engage in self-reflection and community dialogue.
Samayoa's work reflects on the power of community as a form of family, challenging the belief that blood is the most important bond.
At its core, Blood Be Water is about resilience-the ability to pull through adversity, to embrace change, and to build connections that transcend bloodlines.
Samayoa constructs a visually striking, deeply personal exploration of heritage, identity, and transformation through immersive installations and various artistic mediums.
His monochromatic airbrushed paintings evoke memories and ancestral ties, while ceramics ground the exhibition in physicality and tradition.
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