See the work of our current Artist-in-Residence Paola Fernanda Guzmán Figueroa in Residency Unlimited’s exhibition "…an instinct to change things…".

From Residency Unlimited’s website:

Art has long been a powerful medium for expressing complex ideas and emotions, and it has the ability to transcend time and societal boundaries. This exhibition dives into the intertwining concepts of timelessness in art, while also examining the social aspects of identity and gender. The exhibition also explores how art engages with issues of cultural conflicts, prejudice, and exclusion, and how it can serve as a catalyst for change and reflection. The artistic production of Aurelija Bulaukaite, Paola Fernanda Guzmán Figueroa, Sead Kazanxhiu, and Amira Ziyan, examine the process of the emancipation of art-making aimed to safeguard their own interpretation to enable the option of self-intervention.

This project encompasses the essence of transcending temporal boundaries to capture the human experience. Simultaneously, it engages with the audience, providing a platform for marginalized voices. “…an instinct to change things…”, a collective effort to address political norms, activism, discrimination, and displacement, makes it a powerful instrument for change, challenging oppressive systems and fostering empathy. Calling for a more inclusive and compassionate world, where creativity and expression serve as catalysts for social progress. Simultaneously, these four artists played a vital role in exploring and challenging social constructs related to discerning and epicene. Through these visual representations the artists have confronted societal norms, racism, and stereotypes, offering alternative perspectives and narratives.

Paola Fernanda Guzmán Figueroa, Time Travel, 2020

Paola Fernanda Guzmán Figueroa is a visual artist and filmmaker. She works with film, analogue experimentations, animation, installations, and performance. Her art reflects and raises issues related to fluidity, boundaries, family, and aging. Paola’s work is based on the narratives and the lived realities of her family members and the geographical distance among them. Through her art, Paola intends to bring situations, stories, and bodies in constant motion, dissolve any frontier and connect the past with the present. Her work has been exhibited in numerous venues and has been documented by different media.

Participating 2023 resident artists: Aurelija Bulaukaite, Paola Fernanda Guzmán Figueroa, Sead Kazanxhiu, Amira Ziyan
Curated by Alexis Mendoza (RU Guest curator)