Artists After Maria: Opening Reception
Artists After Maria
On exhibition at the BxArts Factory
November 4, 2019 through December 6, 2019
Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa and photographer, husband Jonathan Lessuck have partnered to launch an exhibition entitled, Artists After Maria at the BxArts Factory.
The photography and narrative exhibition runs from November 4, 2019, to December 6, 2019, and features 10 artists and one community service provider from Puerto Rico whose lives and work have been affected by Hurricane Maria. The photographic works of Jonathan Lessuck each includes a narrative description written by Dahlma, based on interview sessions they had with each individual.
“We wanted to shed some light on the areas of Puerto Rico that were not being covered in the press. The heart of the project began in Loíza, and as we met the artists they continued to recommend other artists,” stated Jonathan. “While Dahlma’s vision is to bring this exhibition throughout different neighborhoods in the Bronx, we would love the opportunity to bring it to other neighborhoods and cities as well. We look forward to seeing how this will evolve and will continue to highlight how artists are moving forward creatively after Maria.”
“It is important to share their stories. We are excited to collaborate for the first time on such a meaningful project,” stated Dahlma. “We are grateful our project is in the skilled hands of the BxArts Factory’s curating team.”
Artists After Maria Opening Reception
Thursday, November 7, 2019
6:00pm to 9:00pm
BxArts Factory
240 East 153 Street
Bronx, NY 10451
https://www.dahlmallanosfigueroa.com/artists-after-maria
https://www.bxartsfactory.org/studio-13-gallery.html
