Cámara Obscura Studios is thrilled to present The Venezuelans: Chronicles in Collage, Assemblage, and Video Art, a dynamic group exhibition featuring the compelling works of Venezuelan-American artists Juan Herrera, Adriana Rondón, and Verónica Aponte. Held as part of the highly anticipated Brewery ArtWalk Fall 2024, this intimate exhibition transforms an artists' studio into a cultural crossroads where personal and collective histories intersect through innovative media, including video art, collage, assemblage, and photography. As the artists navigate themes of identity, migration, memory, and socio-political history, they delve into their Venezuelan heritage and diasporic journeys, offering fresh perspectives on how displacement reshapes identity and the sense of belonging. The Venezuelans creates a thought-provoking dialogue on how these artists reimagine their personal and cultural narratives while also reflecting on the broader Latinx experience. By blending personal reflection with cultural critique, the exhibition moves beyond celebrating the artists' heritage—it also sparks important discussions about the role of art in exploring the Venezuelan diasporic experience. This exhibition marks the first in a series of intimate showcases aimed at featuring Venezuelan-American artists in the Western United States. It provides a unique contrast to the Venezuelan art scene in the Florida´'s Golden Coast, where many artists, who relocated later in their careers, continue to work within established frameworks from their time in Venezuela. Their focus often remains on optical art, geometric abstraction, and a more orthodox engagement with beauty and form. In contrast, the artists showcased in "The Venezuelans:" have largely developed their careers within the U.S., and integrating themselves into broader contemporary conversations. Their work moves beyond formal concerns, exploring deeply personal and socially charged themes. As part of the Brewery ArtWalk—the largest art walk in the country, at the largest artist colony in the USA—this series of exhibitions will offer a unique opportunity for audiences to engage with the artists in the intimate setting of Cámara Obscura Studios. Through this series, Cámara Obscura aims to continue building a platform for ongoing conversations, highlighting the diverse voices of Venezuelan-American artists on the West Coast. About the Artists Juan Herrera is a Venezuelan-American artist working primarily in photography, video, and mixed media, Herrera’s conceptual practice explores themes of memory, identity, and political history. His work has been exhibited internationally, and he continues to interrogate the cultural and personal impacts of migration and displacement through his art. Herrera’s academic and artistic pursuits aim to contribute to scholarly discussions on Latinx and diasporic art, especially Venezuelan-American art. Adriana Rondón is a multidisciplinary Venezuelan-American artist working across video art, photography, and installation. Her practice investigates the body as an archive of memory, focusing on emotional and ancestral connections. Rondón’s work has been exhibited in various platforms and continues to engage with questions surrounding identity and the impact of migration on personal and collective histories. Verónica Aponte is a Venezuelan-American photographer and visual artist based in San Diego. Her work addresses issues of memory, displacement, and the socio-political realities of her home country. Aponte’s practice utilizes photography as a medium to bridge the gaps between past and present, offering a unique perspective on the fractured monuments of Venezuela’s history. Exhibition hours: After ArtWalk, oct 5-6th, the exhibition will be open by appointment. Please contact email: camaraobscurastudios@gmail.com Press Contact: For further information or to request high-resolution images for publication, please email: camaraobscurastudios@gmail.com Image: "Equestrian Figure Broken Guaicaipuro" (2002-2020). Verónica Aponte.