WHAT:
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) recently unveiled “De Colores, ¡Presente!,” an art exhibition featuring artwork representing Hispanic/Latin American culture. To celebrate the accomplishment, LADWP is inviting the featured artists, community members, employees and members of the media to discuss and experience the exhibit at a special reception.
Supported by LADWP’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Board of Water and Power Commissioners, the idea behind the “De Colores, ¡Presente!” theme was proposed by LADWP employees, and references the famous Mexican song “De Colores” (Of Colors) to capture the cultural diversity of Hispanic and Latino heritage. “Presente” (we are here or present) calls out to the stories of activism, social justice and civil rights marches and movements towards collective and self-determination. Curated by Joy A. Anderson and Summer Bernal, the exhibition is the second cultural showcase that LADWP has debuted this year following the “And Still We Rise” photo exhibit, which honored the Juneteenth holiday.
Featured artists: CONTRA-TIEMPO, Álvaro D. Márquez, Barbara Carrasco, Eloy Torrez, Felix Quintana, JEM, LiliFlor, Linda Vallejo, Margaret Garcia, Miyo Stevens-Gandara, Narsiso Martinez, Omar Ureta, Rosana Esparza Ahrens, Teresa Flores, Votan Henríquez, Wayne Perry
WHEN:
Thursday, November 9, 2023
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE:
LADWP John Ferraro Building, Lobby Level
111 N. Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
ATTENDEES INCLUDE:
- Cynthia McClain-Hill, President of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners
- Gregory Reed, Senior Assistant General Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Joy A. Anderson and Summer Bernal, Curators
- Featured artists
- LADWP employees
INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE:
- Cynthia McClain-Hill, President of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners
- Gregory Reed, Senior Assistant General Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Joy A. Anderson and Summer Bernal, Curators
VISUALS:
From Afro-Caribbean dances to Meso-American folklore, symbols of migration, messenger and warrior spirits, and representation of political leaders and organizers, the exhibition intends to represent a localized history of the Hispanic and Latino experience. Art exhibited includes seriagraph and linocut prints, digital photography, a light installation, ceramics and short films created by local Hispanic/Latino artists. Art is displayed in an exhibition located in the lobby level of LADWP’s headquarters.
MEDIA CONTACT INFO:
Paola Adler: paola.adler@ladwp.com
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