Reception August 21 6:30pm
MAIN GALLERY
The “Beyond or Roots” (Latin-Afro-Indigenous & Inuit-Mediterranean & Eastern European Visual Arts Exhibition) is Visual Arts Exhibition presented by the Latino Canadian Cultural Association (LCCA) & CANORAA Inc, that shows the fusion between the different cultures and roots of the Latin American, African, Indigenous & Inuit, Mediterranean & Eastern European artists involved and the influence of the multicultural society where they work and reside.
The artists’ starting point is their own cultural background and experiences, going through the discovery first, and then the sharing of other cultures, to finally, develop and transform them into a new and original product. This Visual Arts Exhibition presents high quality artists within their different disciplines.
This Exhibition is part of the “Beyond our Roots” Festival of Music, Dance & Visual Arts. This Festival is about the interaction and influence of the Culture and Art of the 6 communities involved, presenting Music, Dance and Visual Arts trying to find elements in common.
Curated by:
William Huffman and Alejandra Freeland
Participating Artists:
Nahum Flores, Jesus Mora, Eric Jerezano, Gomo George, John Nobrega, Stephen Fakiyesi, Nyle Johnston, Ningiukulu Teevee, Ning Ashoona, Qavavau Manumie, Ooloosie Saila, Mustafa Cetin, Georgeta Marcus, Aramika Kliavin, Carolina Testa, Anna Zinato, Carlos Torres, Elahe Rostami, Pepa Galeano, Dax Vorona.
Music
– Nano Valverde & Juan Dino Toledo Experimental Soundscape
– Olha Oliynik will play the Bandura (Ukrainian Music)
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONS:
The LCCA is a non-profit organization with a mandate to promote the contemporary arts practice of Latino Canadian artists. Our organization recognizes the cosmopolitan nature of our city, Toronto.
Our goal is to integrate our community into participation and collaboration with various cultural workers and diverse cultural communities in our city.
CANORAAA was established in 1995 to serve the Canadians of African origin in Canada. Organization of cultural activities.
Promotion of artists of racial minorities.
CONTACT INFO:
Alejandra Freeland – Festival Artistic Director, 647-824-6927 – sandratorland@gmail.com
This festival is made possible thanks to the financial support from the Canada Council for the Arts and Heritage Canada.
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