From Tacarigua

Daniela Szeőke

1.17 - 2.02.2025

Reception 1.22.2025 @ 7PM

LRT Space

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As a first-generation Canadian with Venezuelan-Hungarian roots, my artist practice connects ancestral traditions with personal narratives of displacement and cultural reclamation. My recent ceramic reinterpretations of pre-Columbian figurines honor the expressions of my ancestors, who endured forced assimilation. Despite this tragic history, these traditionally inspired ceramics exude a playful, contemporary charm, embodying an endearing human quality that resonates across a millennium.

Shaped by my experience as part of the Venezuelan diaspora, I delve into the legacies of cultural oppression while uncovering moments of joy and care amid loss. My current MNG exhibition embodies the resilience of practices that have journeyed far—from Tacarigua, Venezuela, to Treaty 7 Territory. The intimate window display, painted in a rich vinotinto hue symbolic of Venezuelan identity, invites passersby to reflect on the enduring legacies of diasporic identity. It reminds us that cultural heritage evolves and endures across generations and landscapes