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BSA Film Friday: 07.30.21

BSA Film Friday: 07.30.21

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Our weekly focus on the moving image and art in the streets. And other oddities.

Now screening:
1. Wangechi Mutu: “Between the Earth and the Sky”
2. GreenPoint EARTH x Li-Hill
3. COLORICED 04 Via ILoveGraffiti.de

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BSA Special Feature: Wangechi Mutu: “Between the Earth and the Sky”

Wangechi Mutu was born in 1972 in Nairobi, Kenya. In her collages, drawings, sculptures, and films, Mutu centers the female body to create powerful and self-possessed figures that are hybrids of human, plant, animal, and machine forms. Sampling from a diverse array of sources—from natural materials to fashion magazines, medical diagrams, and traditional African arts—the artist creates otherworldly realms that examine cultural identity, the feminine, colonial history, and global consumption.”

Wangechi Mutu: “Between the Earth and the Sky”

GreenPoint EARTH x Li-Hill

COLORICED 04 Via ILoveGraffiti.de

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Jorge Rodriguez-Gerarda Enormous Mural in Queens, NYC; “Somos La Luz” / Dispatch From Isolation # 73

Jorge Rodriguez-Gerarda Enormous Mural in Queens, NYC; “Somos La Luz” / Dispatch From Isolation # 73

Hispanic and African American communities have suffered disproportionately due do entrenched social and economic disparities in American society during the COVID-10 pandemic. Not only are larger proportions of each community affected by the illness, they are also heavily represented as caretakers and front-line workers.

Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada. “Somos La Luz” in collaboration with Somos Care. Flushing Meadows-Corona Queens Park. NYC. (photo © Jaime Rojo)

While the systemic inequalities are also fueling the current demonstrations and abuses of people and press in 10s of cities across the country in ways that shock the conscience, we turn briefly here to honor the work of those who have helped our families and our friends with the virus outbreak.

Cuban-American land artist and contemporary artist Jorge Rodriguez Gerada and his team have been in Queens the past few days painting this enormous mural to celebrate the heroism of our front line workers. The most diverse population in the US, Queens is truly a symbol for the harmonious possibilities of people living and working together that defies any right wing ideologue – with an estimated 800 languages being spoken in this fair borough.

Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada. “Somos La Luz” in collaboration with Somos Care. Flushing Meadows-Corona Queens Park. NYC. (photo © Jaime Rojo)

So its undeniably appropriate that Gerada chose this location in the heart of Queens entitled ‘Somos La Luz,’ (We are the Light), which memorializes the late Dr. Decoo, a Latino physician who lost his life after battling this pandemic in NYC. A striking portrait to be seen from the sky, it is a broad gesture of gratitude from all New Yorkers to those who truly have our collective and individual best interests at heart every day.

Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada. “Somos La Luz” in collaboration with Somos Care. Flushing Meadows-Corona Queens Park. NYC. (photo © Jaime Rojo)
Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada. “Somos La Luz” in collaboration with Somos Care. Flushing Meadows-Corona Queens Park. NYC. (photo © Jaime Rojo)
Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada. “Somos La Luz” in collaboration with Somos Care. Flushing Meadows-Corona Queens Park. NYC. (photo © Jaime Rojo)
Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada. “Somos La Luz” in collaboration with Somos Care. Flushing Meadows-Corona Queens Park. NYC. (photo © Jaime Rojo)
Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada. “Somos La Luz” in collaboration with Somos Care. Flushing Meadows-Corona Queens Park. NYC. (photo © Jaime Rojo)
Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada. “Somos La Luz” in collaboration with Somos Care. Flushing Meadows-Corona Queens Park. NYC. (photo © Jaime Rojo)
Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada. “Somos La Luz” in collaboration with Somos Care. Flushing Meadows-Corona Queens Park. NYC. (photo © Jaime Rojo)
Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada. “Somos La Luz” in collaboration with Somos Care. Flushing Meadows-Corona Queens Park. NYC. (photo © @just_a_spectator)
Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada. “Somos La Luz” in collaboration with Somos Care. Flushing Meadows-Corona Queens Park. NYC. (photo © @just_a_spectator)

This project was curated by @henryrmunozlll, sponsored by @SOMOSCare and with production assistance by @GreenPointInnovations / @GreenPoint.EARTH. Mr. Gerada says he is proud to partner with the @queensmuseum, @elmuseo del Barrio @maketheroadny and @NYCParks on this incredible project.

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