harvardfineartslib: “I hope my work serves as a reminder to be open to this sisterhood, to not let t
harvardfineartslib: “I hope my work serves as a reminder to be open to this sisterhood, to not let the pressures of society divide us.”María Berrío is a contemporary artist born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia. She grew up on a rural farm, but has been based in New York for nearly two decades. Berrío says, “I take inspiration from South American folklore and religious narratives. In these stories, animals are often symbols of hope and power, used to teach and guide people. In the logic of my paintings, there is no division between what is human and what is found in nature.” (p.30-33)“We are here: visionaries of color transforming the art world” presents the bold and nuanced work of Black and Brown visionaries transforming the art world. This collection features fifty of the most influential voices in New York, Los Angeles, and beyond. Image 1: Front coverImage 2: María Berrío in her Brooklyn studio, NYDescription: Berrío standing in front of her large-scale painting.Image 3: Collage-based work in progress in her studio (left), Details in Berrío’s studio (right)Description: Close-up images of color pencils, watercolor tubes, and colorful Japanese papersWe are here : visionaries of color transforming the art worldJasmin Hernandez; principal photography by Sunny Leerasanthanah; foreword by Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean.Hernandez, Jasmin [(author, interviewer)]New York: Abrams, 2021.255 pages: illustrations (chiefly color); 27 cmEnglish2021HOLLIS number: 99155702467103941 -- source link