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ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

Inspired by the roots of collective social justice activism, and the theories of oppositional consciousness, this exhibition seeks to highlight the work and dedication of various artists who have come together to find within the power of coalition the ability to build collective memory.

Feminist theorist Chela Sandoval’s Methodology of the Oppressed indicates the need for oppositional consciousness as a practice for a differential mode of resistance to neocolonizing forces and highlights the role coalition building can play within emancipatory processes. The art collectives presented in this exhibition have developed socially conscious artistic projects with a commitment to community development, working towards a methodology and a practice that nurtures the collective consciousness of the oppressed. With the image of a past and the truth of the present they join forces to expose the power of resistance. With the force of ancestral knowledge and the need to remember lives lost, they share stories and histories through artmaking.

Crear Poder Popular Collective, Día de los Muertos Collective, Triangle Collective, and Watermelon Seeds Collective understand the role of coalitions and their importance within community building. These collectives all share a deep sense of solidarity and kinship among their members while developing projects that aim to connect and support their communities, understanding collective memory as essential to resist violent forms of erasure.

LOCATION

Sur Gallery Exhibition: 39 Queens Quay East, Suite 100

Gallery Hours (during exhibition):

Wednesday - Friday noon-6:00PM

Sat 11 AM-5 PM