"not just a baby in a durag Tee"

Deeply rooted in their culture, artists Christian Mártir and Adrián Román explore the medium of digital collage as a way to transcend the static representation of Puerto Ricans portrayed in media. Drawing from Puerto Rico's rich history, both on the island and state-side, they blend archival imagery, symbols, excerpts and film stills to create collages that weave historical narratives with contemporary expressions.

The layered elements construct a visual language that speaks volumes about the intricate complexities of Puerto Ricans. Through the process of interplay between the past and the present, tradition and innovation, heritage and transformation, they promote a vibrant representation of Puerto Rican identity that defies singular categorization.


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