Hello to everyone in the community! Today I bring you an article dedicated to the II National and International Collective Exhibition "Beyond disABILITY". An event that took place on September 3 at the José Rafael Pocaterra Museum, Valencia, Venezuela. On the occasion of the celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, this artistic encounter became a reality. Where people with disabilities or not, had the opportunity to present a pictorial work that was related to noble aspects or an optimistic vision about disabilities.
In a previous post I talked about this moment and the painting I did to commemorate this day. Since I was participating in it. However, there I talked a bit about the technical aspects of the painting and the preparation for the event. Today I leave here how was this exhibition, what I saw and what I felt during the whole event because it was a very beautiful experience. It is worth mentioning that my friend Alicia, who was one of the organizers of the event and participating artist, is the one who informed me about this exhibition and also invited me to participate.
¡Hola a todos en la comunidad! El día de hoy les traigo un artículo dedicado a la II Exposición Colectiva Nacional e Internacional "Más allá de la disCAPACIDAD". Un evento que tuvo lugar el día 3 de septiembre en el Museo José Rafael Pocaterra, Valencia, Venezuela. Con motivo de celebrar el día internacional de las personas con discapacidad, este encuentro artístico se hizo realidad. Donde personas con discapacidad o no, tuvieron la oportunidad de presentar un trabajo pictórico que estuviera relacionado con aspectos nobles o una visión optimista acerca de las discapacidades.
En una anterior publicación hablé sobre este momento y la pintura que realicé para conmemorar este día. Ya que estuve participando en ella. Sin embargo allí hablé un poco sobre los aspectos técnicos de la pintura y sobre la preparación para el evento. Hoy dejo por acá cómo fue esta exposición, qué ví y lo que sentí durante todo el evento ya que sinceramente fue una experiencia muy hermosa. Cabe destacar que mi amiga Alicia, quién fue una de las organizadoras del evento y artista participante,es quién me informó sobre esta exposición y además me invitó a participar.
The event started at nine o'clock in the morning and I was very worried because that same day I had the signing of the university book. But successfully I was able to leave early and went home, changed and arrived at the museum. Not many people had arrived yet, so I walked around the center and I met my friend Alicia. We arrived together just in time for the opening of the exhibition. The words of the members of the Fundacion Arte y disCAPACIDAD, Mrs. Carla Rodriguez and Dexy Reyes, were quite touching because they were very excited to start the second edition of this event and the great receptivity they had from national and international artists. Finally the doors to the hall were opened and we were able to see the work of the artists.
Among those artists was my friend Alicia, who made a very significant collage. In that image there was a person on his back and in front of him a large number of mouths. In addition, her arm was close to her ear as if she wanted to listen more closely to what those mouths were saying. Alicia is hearing impaired and all this time she has learned to communicate with other people through her lips. The gestures of the lips and the face in general have helped her to understand words and sentences. This is how I learned to talk to her and it was easy for both of us.
El evento comenzaba a las nueve de la mañana y yo estaba súper preocupada porque justamente ese mismo día tenía el acto de la firma del libro de la universidad. Pero satisfactoriamente pude salir temprano y fui a mi casa, me cambié y llegué al museo. Aún no habían llegado muchas personas así que dí una vuelta por el centro y justamente me encontré a mi amiga Alicia. Llegamos juntas y justo para que dieran apertura a la exposición. Las palabras de las miembros de la Fundacion Arte y disCAPACIDAD, la señora Carla Rodríguez y Dexy Reyes, fueron bastante conmovedoras pues se notaba la emoción de dar inicio a la segunda edición de este evento y la gran receptividad que tuvieron por parte de artistas a nivel nacional e internacional. Finalmente se abrieron las puertas a la sala y pudimos conocer los trabajos de los artistas.
Entre esos artistas se encontraba mi amiga Alicia, quién realizó un collage bastante significativo. En esa imagen se encontraba una persona a espaldas y frente a ella una gran cantidad de bocas. Además, el brazo se encontraba cerca de la oreja como queriendo escuchar más de cerca lo que esas bocas pronunciaban. Alicia tiene discapacidad auditiva y todo este tiempo ha aprendido a comunicarse con otras personas a través de los labios. La gestualidad de los labios y el rostro en general, le han ayudado a entender las palabras y oraciones. Así es como aprendí a hablar con ella y que fuera fácil para ambas.
It was very moving to hear her tell her story because even though she is a lovely person and an optimistic person, she has suffered some humiliation because of her disability. However, her words will stay with me forever: we must accept our disability to know our capabilities, we need to accept ourselves. We could not hold back our tears and it was a moment that will remain in my heart. Sincerely it was incredible to listen to her and the other people there because they were all happy to be able to show something of themselves through art. We also had the participation of Santiago Martinez as a musician, the poetry of Elizabeth Rubiano and the mime performance of Maria Perez.
Finally my friends, I must say that I learned many things that day and that is that love is one of the noblest feelings. In that place you could feel the love and respect that we need so much these days. This space was opened to give visibility to people with disabilities, not because they are special because of it (I am against this idea of being condescending because it sincerely borders on pity and that is something that should not happen) but because they are incredible people by themselves and labels are superfluous. I believe that we need to educate ourselves a lot about it because for example in the educational field these issues are not addressed (in addition to few people specialized in the area). It is the need to make people in our society aware that dignified treatment is imperative. Without further ado, I wish to thank all those who support my work. The last publication had a great reception and that is thanks to you. I send you a big hug and see you next time!
Fue muy conmovedor escucharla a ella contar su historia porque a pesar de que ella es un amor de persona y es alguien optimista, sí que ha sufrido vejaciones por su discapacidad. Sin embargo me quedan marcadas sus palabras para siempre: debemos aceptar nuestra discapacidad para conocer nuestras capacidades, necesitamos aceptarnos. No pudimos contener las lágrimas y fue un momento que se guardará en mi corazón. Sinceramente fue increíble escucharla a ella y a las demás personas allí pues todas se sentían felices de poder mostrar algo de ellos mismos a través del arte. También se contó con la participación de Santiago Martínez como músico, la poesía de Elizabeth Rubiano y la actuación de mimo de María Pérez.
Finalmente amigos míos, debo decir que ese día aprendí muchas cosas y es que el amor es uno de los sentimientos más nobles. En ese lugar se sentía el amor y el respeto que tanto nos hace falta en estos días. Este espacio se abrió para dar visibilidad a las personas con discapacidad, no porque sean especiales por ello (estoy en contra de esa idea de ser condescendiente pues sinceramente raya en la lástima y eso es algo que no debe suceder) sino porque son personas increíbles por sí misma y las etiquetas están demás. Considero que hace falta educarnos mucho al respecto ya que por ejemplo en el ámbito educativo estos temas no se tratan (además de pocas personas especializadas en el área). Es la necesidad de hacer conscientes a las personas de nuestra sociedad que el trato digno es imperativo. Sin más que decir deseo agradecer a todos los que apoyan mi trabajo. La última publicación tuvo un gran recibimiento y eso es gracias a ustedes. Les envío un fuerte abrazo y ¡Nos vemos en la próxima!
This is such an inspiring content. I am happy that a lot of people are supporting this kind of initiative. The paintings are all beautiful and extraordinary because this is made of love and passion.
Thank you very much for your appreciation. It was really precious and precise to live this moment. There are still many hands working on valuable and meaningful projects. Strong embrace.
You're welcome.🥰
Congratulations your publication has been chosen among the best of the day.
KEEP CREATING GOOD CONTENT.
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The artworks are creative and beautiful especially that of Alicia. I so much admire her courage. Self acceptance is not so easy.
Excelente evento, gracias por compartir
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