Pan American Art Projects is pleased to announce Blurred identities: an exhibition by Florida International University Art Students. This exhibition will take place at our Little River gallery from July 14 to September 7, 2024.

Blurred identities is a collective exhibition curated by Sandra Ramos, the students’ teacher, and Claudia Taboada. It features the work of selected students from the painting class at Florida International University. This show delves into the complex layers of self-reference as a method for these young artists to navigate and define their identities within their respective contexts and environments.

The artworks explore diverse themes, highlighting the multifaceted nature of identity. Issues of gender are prominently featured, with pieces that challenge traditional norms and celebrate the fluidity and spectrum of gender. Memory too, plays a crucial role in the exhibition as students reflect on personal and collective histories. Cultural identity is another central theme, with artists drawing from their heritage and traditions to inform their work. This exploration of culture becomes a powerful statement of pride and belonging and a commentary on the challenges of preserving one's cultural roots in a rapidly changing world. Migration is also an essential subject, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of the FIU student body. The experience of moving between places, adapting to new environments, and the sense of displacement and discovery are poignantly present in these works.

These student artists appropriately use modern and contemporary references: the Fauvist movement, “bad painting”, surrealism, Joseph Beuys's conceptualism, and Russian realism, which are visual and conceptual arguments for their proposals. Through their art, they articulate the complexities of building a sense of home and identity in an ever-globalized society.

Featured Artists: Devin Ackerman, Alexandra Breaux, Valerie Catalan, Victor Dieguez, Estefania Escobarm, Salma Fernandez, Milagros Gonzales, Paulette Harrington, Mark Herrera, Kaitlyn Howard, Em Krause, Nataly Saavedra, Alba Olea, Paulina Rodriguez, Dana Saenz, Isabella Stark, Ariyana Vicks, and Chantae E. Wright.