Art x Immigration: How Art Can Unearth Our Identity & Connect Us To Our Roots
A Case Study on Michelle Andrea’s “In Situ?” Artwork Series
In 2021, I took a bold step to pursue a career in Arts & Cultural Management. Selling all my furniture, except for a cherished wooden dressoir which will accompany me to the grave, I embarked on a journey to Barcelona for a Masters. Since then, my life has revolved around Bocadillos, art, culture, poetry, and music. Currently managing two Mixed-Media Artists and a duo composed of a Visual Artist and Music Producer, I’m actively engaged in crafting interactive cultural experiences and immersive art exhibitions through SAMAMBA.
This story focuses on my collaboration with mixed-media artist Michelle Andrea and her ‘In Situ?’ Artwork Series, which explores themes of identity, culture, and heritage. Through Andrea’s concept, research, and practice, I’ve gained invaluable insights that play a significant role by providing me with content and tools that expanded my self-awareness and self-acceptance, especially regarding being an immigrant.
Working with artists has become a fascinating journey of discovering not only their world but also insights about myself through their creations and now, I do hope you get to reflect on yours too. Put on your archeologist hat and let’s…
