NADA Miami

december 5 - december 9, 2023

booth D-206

ice palace studios

1400 n miami ave, miami, fl

An immersive art fair booth that brings together the captivating works of Julian Chams and Patricia Encarnación. This curated exhibition aims to explore the multifaceted concepts of time, nature, and identity, while shedding light on the traces of their Caribbean cultural heritage. Their artistic interventions prompt viewers to reflect on how these works may shape our collective perceptions of the future.

Both artists repurpose traditional Caribbean visual imagery to give it new meaning, challenging dominant narratives and engaging viewers in a discourse on the complexities of cultural identity and the enduring impact of the past. Be it Julian’s gathering of natural elements and oddities he has photographed and assembled into collections that reveal novel meaning and connections, or Patricia’s re-imaging of traditional Colonial items, re-contextualizing them as a way to challenge socio-cultural and economic norms.

The booth seeks to create a visually stimulating and intellectually engaging experience that delves into the concept of cultural identity, time, and nature.

We will showcase works by both artists that unveil their feelings about their Caribbean cultural identity. Through their artistic interventions, Chams and Encarnación invite viewers to examine the complexities and nuances of cultural heritage, questioning how these traces might shape perceptions and narratives of the future.

Chams and Encarnación present artworks that act as time capsules, encapsulating the essence of the Caribbean through imagery, objects, and symbols. Through their creative interventions, they invite viewers to explore the temporal dimensions of their shared cultural heritage and contemplate the significance of these traces in a changing world.

The  selected works provoke reflection on how the traces of Caribbean identity, as represented in Chams' and Encarnación's art, may be perceived in the future. By challenging conventional narratives and recontextualizing cultural symbols, the artists inspire viewers to contemplate the evolving nature of cultural identity and its impact on society.

We invite art fair visitors to embark on a journey through time, nature, and Caribbean cultural identity. The artists with their distinct voices and diverse backgrounds, present a curated experience that explores the key features of their Caribbean cultural heritage and prompts viewers to consider how these works may shape perceptions of the future. By immersing themselves in this booth, viewers will engage in a dialogue about cultural identity, temporality, repurposing and the enduring power of artistic interventions.

-curated by homework.