"Valencia's work, particularly the piece 'En El Cielo No Hay Fronteras,' illustrates the joy and resilience of people engaging in everyday activities, juxtaposed against the harsh realities of immigration."
"The use of amate paper connects contemporary art to Mesoamerican traditions, highlighting the cultural significance of materials in expressing personal and collective narratives of migration."
Arleene Correa Valencia's exhibition, CÓDICE ** SOBREVIVIENDO A LA PERSECUCIÓN, features large-scale textile works that address the violence against immigrants. The artist, a DACA recipient, reflects on her family's migration from Mexico to the U.S. in the 1990s. Her artwork incorporates amate, a traditional bark paper, and showcases collaborative efforts with family members. The pieces depict themes of border struggles and the human experience, emphasizing the emotional and physical challenges faced by undocumented individuals.
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