mujeres

Born in Caracas, Venezuela in 1989, Elisa Bergel Melo is a visual artist deeply rooted in the discipline of photography. She attended the New England School of Photography in the United States and GrisArt in Spain, eventually earning her degree with a strong emphasis on photography from the Universidad Veritas in Costa Rica.

Bergel Melo's work is characterized by an earnest exploration of the inherent potentials latent within the photographic medium. Her thematic preoccupations traverse the realms of temporal and kinetic documentation, scrutinizing their metamorphosis through the lens of tautology. Concurrently, she probes the direct nexus between the photographic representation and reality, nuanced by an intricate interplay with memory – two forces converging within the visual composition.

Patricia Encarnación (she/they) is an Afro-Dominican interdisciplinary artitvist and scholar. Her work explores Caribbean culture by challenging tropical aesthetics with an anti-colonial lens.

Encarnación participated in multiple residencies such as Smack Mellon as a Van Lier fellow, MuseumsQuartier Vienna, Kovent Catalonia, and Silver Arts Project residency at the World Trade Center. Her work has been selected twice in The Centro Leon Jiménez Biennial, obtaining the prize bestowed by the city of Cádiz (Spain) for cultural immersion and a fellowship in Martinique as part of a Tropiques Atrium Caribbean art program. Encarnación has exhibited in places such as Documenta 15th, Afro Syncretic at NYU, I am New Afro Latinx at MOLAA, CA, and Tribeca Artist Program Award. Besides being an actively exhibiting artist, Encarnación has also delved into curatorial practices in spaces such as ChaShama and alternative gallery spaces in NYC and Miami, and the Dominican Republic.

Ilsse Peredo, born in Mexico and based in Miami, is a multifaceted visual artist whose work transcends traditional boundaries to explore the essence of human experience through photography, ceramics, and immersive installations. She completed her MFA in Visual Arts at the Art Institute in Miami, FL. Her work is a journey through emotion, identity, and connectivity in a world increasingly segmented and disconnected.

Ilsse's art becomes a platform for resistance, a tool for liberation, and a portal to alternative realities. She invites her audience to partake in their own spiritual journeys, reconnect with their origins, and celebrate the restorative power of creation. Ilsse advocates the power of art to unify, provoke thought, and heal, offering a deeply engaging experience that lingers long after the initial encounter.

Diana Eusebio is a Peruvian-Dominican multidisciplinary artist based in Miami. Her artistic practice is centered on color and its cultural significance. She researches natural dyed textiles from Indigenous Latin American and Afro-Caribbean traditions, recognizing their connection to nature and their role as carriers of ancestral wisdom. Eusebio's fusion of ancestral and modern techniques, including dyeing and photography, contributes to contemporary cultural preservation and celebrates the rich heritage and Pre-Columbian knowledge embedded within these communities. Her work is a powerful testament to the enduring cultural tapestry of these regions.

Eusebio holds a BFA in Fiber from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She has presented her work at the MoMa, Hall of Nations, Gregg Museum of Art and Design, and Rubell Museum. Studio residencies include Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Aspen, CO; Red Hook Labs, NY, NY; Oolite Arts, Miami; AIRIE Fellowship, Everglades National Park; INDEX MECA Art Fair, Dominican Republic; Deering Estate Studio Residency, Miami. Awards include the Obama administration’s U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts–the highest national honor for a young artist, National YoungArts Jorge M. Perez $25,000 Award, and the inaugural Knight Artist Housing Award supporting her current 2023-24 studio residency at Oolite Arts in Miami.

Manuela Corji, born in Medellín in 2000, is an emerging Dominican-Colombian artist. She has participated in various group exhibitions such as "Last Summer" at the Lyle O. Reitzel gallery, as well as "Digo Bueno Día Digo Buena Noche," in collaboration with the Lyle O. Reitzel gallery and the Fernando Peña Defilló Museum.

In 2023, she was selected for the Visual Arts Biennial of Santo Domingo. At the age of 16, she enrolled in the National School of Visual Arts (ENAV), successfully completing the preparatory stage and completing one year of academic life. From 2018 to 2022, she pursued her degree in Advertising Communication at the Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE).

Since 2019, alongside her university studies, Manuela has adopted a routine that promotes her artistic development, dedicating herself entirely to the creation of her personal work.

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Julia now lives and works in Miami since 2017. Her work focuses on contemporary experimental approaches. The written word, photographic imagery, contextual art and the interdisciplinary research of the artistic methods are the central columns of her work and her intellectual development.

Julia Zurilla is an artist recognized for her experience with video and technological media, transforming written narratives into visual images.

Brigette is a German-Nicaraguan-American artist who was born in Miami, FL in 1991. She earned her BFA from The Academy of Fine Arts (HFBK) Hamburg, Germany in 2020. Hoffman's artistic practice spans painting, sculpture, installation, and physical animation. Her work draws from various inspirations, weaving together elements of her personal journey, emotions, and character portrayals.

Believing strongly in art's ability to communicate independently, Hoffman's creations serve as silent storytellers, inviting viewers to engage with their narratives. Her art explores themes of childhood imagination, the artist's exploration, and spirituality. Using a diverse range of materials and techniques, her installations offer surreal representations filled with raw symbolism.

Nara Winston Betancourt, born in 1998, is a Dominican-American multidisciplinary artist. As a child, she was raised in countries throughout Latin America and Asia until 2010, when she returned to her mother’s native country, the Dominican Republic.

After graduating from the Chavon School of Design in the Dominican Republic (2018), she transferred to the Netherlands and finished her Bachelors in Fine Arts from The Royal Academy of Art in The Hague.

She currently lives and works in Los Angeles, California.

A multidisciplinary artist and photographer trained as an architect, they are a born collector, and this inclination is evident in their work. Their creative endeavors are driven by a continual repetition and a deep interest in objects, forms, memories, discards, and the fleeting essence of human existence.

Their exploration centers on the relationship between the ephemeral and beauty, the interplay of the social and the intimate, and the convergence of art and society. Their practice thrives on ongoing reflection and education, blending intuition with rationality.

Inspiration flows naturally through the act of gathering objects, asking questions, sketching, photographing, and engaging in dialogue. While some fragments or projects may initially lack a defined purpose, there is a discernible intentionality in their evolution, shaping both space and time.

Dana Haim, born in Miami to Colombian parents, was inspired by her mother, a successful artist and interior designer, to pursue a creative path. Encouraged by her family, she honed her skills at the Rhode Island School of Design, where she discovered her passion for textile design, creating timeless and narrative-rich pieces. Her studies culminated with an MA in Design for Textile Futures at Central Saint Martins in London, where she focused on preserving traditional craft in a digital age. Dana’s work embodies a blend of heritage and innovation, producing textiles that honor tradition while embracing modern design.

Beth Rhodes is from Biloxi, Mississippi with a BFA from Mississippi State. She currently lives and works in Miami, Florida.

Her paintings explore the tension of wanting to be known, while maintaining tight boundaries on our intimate selves and the balance between comfort in public and security in our own interiors.

October 17th 6-9pm

Inaguration of homework’s new space, along with the opening reception of our ‘mujeres’ exhibition, with sounds by Gabo Wabo and drinks by Lalo, Tripping Animals + Topo Chico.

October 19th 12-5pm

Featuring:

Artpie, Baker-Hall, Collective62, D’ivo 79 Cucina, Dimensions Variable, Galbut Institute, homework, Laundromat Art Space, Locust Projects, Mahara+Co, N’Namdi Contemporary, Odabashian, Pan American Art Projects, The Things Lab, and Thomas Redrado Art

November 21st 6-8pm

A panel discussion about the impact and influence of women in the local contemporary art scene. From artists to writers, we'll dive into the diverse roles women play in shaping our artistic landscape, how they navigate the local art scene in order to advance their career and reach a global audience.

Career artists Sheila Elias and Brigette Hoffman, are joined by curator and writer Veronica Pesantes. Moderated by the founder of Too Much Love Florencia Franceschetti.