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Art Gallery Reception: "Displacement and Emplacement"
Featuring works by Gregg Rivas
- Date: 07/19/2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location: Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery
10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard
Sunrise, Florida 33351 - Introduction: Exhibit Dates: July 19 through August 24
COST: Free
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Gregg Rivas was born in Caracas, Venezuela. He moved to the U.S. in 2010, and currently resides in Weston, FL with his family.
Rivas graduated received his Bachelor of Arts degree in fine arts from Marist College, and has previously received a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from a private university in Venezuela.
He has exhibited his work in the U.S. and in Venice including at the Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibition at the Marist Fashion Gallery in September, 2019; at the Marist College Venice Biennale Exhibition in Italy, in June, 2019; and at the Student Exhibition at Marist Art Gallery in May, 2019. Rivas received his Master's of Fine Arts from SUNY New Paltz in June of 2022.
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
The artist has delved into the exploration of immigration and displacement, transcending gender, culture, and language through abstract automatism. As a Venezuelan-American citizen by naturalization, their journey from immigrant to dual-citizen has been marked by messiness, confusion, and inspiration, shaping their unique artistic perspective. The upcoming exhibition, titled "Displacement and Emplacement", showcases the artist's deep exploration of cultural complexities and emphasizes how art serves as a crucial space for immigrants seeking a sense of belonging.
Join us for the free opening reception where you can enjoy light refreshments and meet the artist.
Civic Center Art Gallery Hours of Operation:
Tuesday and Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm,
Wednesday and Thursday, 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm,
Saturday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm