Curated by Maylyn ‘Zero’ Iglesias and Lissy Mineo-Gonzalez. Uprooted explores the disconnect immigrants, migrants and the children of immigrants experience in the multitude of spaces and cultures they occupy. We’ve gathered multiple lens-based artists that have developed projects exploring their roots. Through their work, we are able to see the impact immigration has on people from varying backgrounds. We are able to see the different ways in which artists acknowledge and honor their ancestry.

The exhibition highlights themes of identity, ancestry, assimilation, erasure, and belonging through the lens of multiple New York City based photographers. Through exhibition, the collective diaspora is actively reclaiming their roots, challenging and redefining what it means to be American, exploring methods in which the celebration of multiculturalism can keep customs intact, and honoring their collective diversity. 

Participating Artists:

Kamal Badhey, Wendy Correa, Salvador Espinoza, Cristina Ferrigno, Lissy Mineo-Gonzalez, Judyta Grudzien, Roxana Hurtado, Maylyn ‘Zero’ Iglesias, Ryan John Lee, Destiny Mata, Carmen Mojica, Michael Bravo