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Learn About the “Un-Weaved Stories” Exhibit

By Wendy Buendia In our online exhibition, the theme focuses on the ties and connections that we have and forge, and how these ties can be found in the artwork presented through the use of different types of materials and mediums. The mediums through which these stories of family and identity are presented add anotherContinue reading “Learn About the “Un-Weaved Stories” Exhibit”

Love 4 Immigrants: Un-Weaved Stories

Virtual Exhibit  Washington, D.C. (September 26th, 2021) – Love 4 Immigrants is pleased to announce an art exhibition titled: Love 4 Immigrant’s Un-Weaved Stories and themed: Family + Storytelling + Weaving Memories.  Date: Virtual Opening: September 26th (open for 2-3 weeks)  Location: Virtual: OWW | Occupy White Walls Video Game and Art Platform & WebsiteContinue reading “Love 4 Immigrants: Un-Weaved Stories”

Conflicted: Voices of Central American Migrants

by Wendy Buendia Art is meant to provoke emotion, it is the ultimate goal of discovery in oneself and the world. Reading is a less formally categorized artistic medium, but brings the same influence that more “traditional” artistic mediums have on sculpting minds and hearts. The cultivation of one’s perspective can only be achieved throughContinue reading “Conflicted: Voices of Central American Migrants”

Art & Identity: Simona

Written by: Wendy Buendia Art is complicated, beautiful, and emotional. It is why it has persisted for thousands of years as a way not only to preserve important events but communicate the significance of different cultures and cultural identities. The vibrant colors of a mural to the plucking of a guitar allow us to gainContinue reading “Art & Identity: Simona”

Marifel Bermudez

Meet Marifel As an artist I identify as a fibers/mixed media artist: Typically my works incorporate color, fibers, and textiles; through weaving and latching hooking. I’m a color fanatic. The use of color within my works is signature: a palette the evokes emotion, provokes a reaction, or just plain compliments your living room. Techniques IContinue reading “Marifel Bermudez”

Jacqueline Hernandez

Meet Jackie Jacqueline Hernandez is a first-generation Salvadoran-American artist based out in NJ. She’s an educator and acclaimed artist. Her art is multi-faceted and focuses on totemic style sculptures, paintings, and even jewelry. Her art is heavily informed by her identity as part of the Salvadoran diaspora. She even credits her learning about her familyContinue reading “Jacqueline Hernandez”

Catalina Rodríguez Tapia

Meet Catalina I am a writer who will be published in December 2020. My upcoming book, “Conflicted: Voices of Central American Migrants” aims to eliminate the stigma linked to migrants by showing their stories and their aspirations when moving to the United States and other destination countries. I do so by telling the stories ofContinue reading “Catalina Rodríguez Tapia”

Buddah Desmond

Meet Buddah My purpose is to entertain, educate, and enlighten. Inspired by life experiences, I write about the human condition in a way that is edgy, at times raw and unconventional. My mission is to do it in a way that is accessible and relatable. The arts have always been inspiring to me. I hopeContinue reading “Buddah Desmond”