Traces of Companion and Memory, August 22-26

Art Exhibition and Reception

• The artworks will be displayed at the Keshen Goodman Library from August 22-26.
• A reception will be held on August 25 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm to meet the families and to see and speak with them about their art work.

Traces of Companion and Memory is an art exhibition showcasing artwork produced by immigrant parents and their teens during a four-session workshop facilitated by the art educator Rodrigo Hernandez.

Fifteen immigrant families from Afghanistan, Bhutan, Colombia, Cuba and Syria made drawings to express their view of themselves and their communities, the things they care about and their dreams.

During the sessions, parents and teens had the opportunity to explore how each of them perceives the other members of the family, to create imaginary characters and places and to share memories about places that are significant in their lives.

This was a project done in partnership with ISIS, the YMCA Immigrant Programs Center, the Saint Andrew’s Community Center and the Keshen Goodman Library. The project was funded by CIC.