“Uprootings and Reconnections” opens on March 7th, 2024, at 18:30. This exhibition navigates the interplay between migration and connection, engaging with contemporary life’s emotional, cultural, and social dimensions. The exhibition presents a curated dialogue on identity, memory, and the transformative potential of art.

Artists

Bárbara A. Bielitz

Bárbara A. Bielitz @laecha, is a Berlin-based artist and designer whose work critically explores feminisms through the lens of technological materialities. Bárbara employs science fiction as a speculative space to envision possible futures, focusing on transferring knowledge between technology and art, especially within FLINTA* communities.
Her projects offer a deep dive into how future scenarios can challenge and expand our understanding of society and the role of art within it. Join us at “Uprootings and Reconnections,” where Bárbara’s thought-provoking work will be featured alongside other artists committed to exploring themes of migration, identity, and connection in contemporary life.

Carla Abiles

Carla Abiles @carlanauta, an artist from Salta, Argentina, is now based in Berlin. Her work has been marked by exploring identity, labor, and the tactile world of art. In her multidisciplinary approach, Carla merges installations, photography, painting, and a unique embroidery practice on fabric and paper reminiscent of analog tattoo techniques.
Carla’s work critically engages with the intersections of work and art, challenging traditional processes by reimagining gallery spaces as places of exchange and reflection. Her art, deeply influenced by her personal and family history of migration and disconnection, speaks to the complexities of belonging and the nuanced experiences of poverty and identity.

Zahra Luengo

Zahra Luengo @zahraluengo. Since moving to Berlin and establishing her atelier, Zahra has delved into the urban landscape, transforming public advertisements into profound artistic statements. Her unique approach to collage, using recycled materials like street posters and old books, challenges conventional art production and material exclusivity.
Zahra’s art, characterized by the delicate balance between dream and reality, explores the role of women in media and society. It critiques gender stereotypes and celebrates the connection between femininity and nature. Her work, a blend of scientific inquiry and poetic expression, invites us to reconsider our place in the universe.

Lena Becerra

Lena Becerra @lena.bcrra, an Argentinian/Italian artist whose work delves into feminism and cultural decolonization. Through video, installations, textiles, and more, Lena creates immersive experiences reflecting identity, memory, and trauma, blending personal narratives with broader social themes.
Her art, marked by an intersectional and decolonial lens, invites us into a world where amorphous forms and vivid colors challenge our perceptions and encourage transformation. Join us in witnessing Lena’s exploration of the sensitive layers of our existence at the “Uprootings and Reconnections” exhibition.

Maria Ferrer

Maria Ferrer @maria_tambien is an artist from Santiago, Chile, who lives and works in Berlin. Her art reflects the conscious and unconscious layers that shape human existence. From the intricate microcosm of biological and metaphysical inner processes to the broader macrocosm of our relationship with non-human entities and interspecies ecosystems. Ferrer’s creative practice revolves mainly around performance and installation, giving life to immersive sensory experiences where different disciplines intersect, such as sculpture, sound, and movement. In some works, the pieces evolve dynamically through actions, or in other proposals; they are stagings in which the body remains almost immobile, acquiring a sculptural character. Using the body as a material, she seeks to juxtapose its symbolic and historical weight with the spectacularity and unpredictability of the present moment. Thus, time and space acquire a unique significance in her experimental scenarios.

Curators:
Marcela Villanueva
Irene Sanchez

Opening: 07.03.2024
Time: 18:30
Location: Bardo Projektraum, Jessnerstraße 33, 10247 Berlin
The exhibition will remain open all of March. Complete Agenda, soon to be announced.

About the Exhibition

“Uprootings and Reconnections” is an art exhibition opening on March 7th, 2024, at Bardo Projektraum in Berlin, which delves into the intricate narratives of migration and the profound bonds that form in the wake of new connections. Set against the backdrop of contemporary life’s emotional, cultural, and social dimensions, this show invites viewers on a journey through identity, memory, and the transformative power of art.

Curated by Marcela Villanueva and Irene Sanchez, the exhibition brings together the diverse talents and perspectives of artists Bárbara A. Bielitz, Carla Abiles, Zahra Luengo, Lena Becerra, and Maria Ferrer. Through their unique lens and medium, each artist explores the themes of displacement, belonging, and the reconstitution of identity in a globalized world. Their works bridge personal experiences of migration and the universal quest for connection and understanding.

Bárbara A. Bielitz’s projects often merge technology and feminism, imagining futures where FLINTA* communities lead their narratives. Carla Abiles’ work interrogates the relationship between labor and art, blurring the lines between gallery spaces and market dynamics. Zahra Luengo’s pieces contemplate the cosmos and the role of the feminine, employing collage to question media representations of women. Lena Becerra’s interdisciplinary practices explore feminism and cultural decolonization through personal and collective awareness. Maria Ferrer enriches the dialogue with her performance into migration narratives and identity reconfiguration.

The venue, Bardo Projektraum, located at Jessnerstraße 33 in Berlin, is known for transcending conventional art boundaries, making it the perfect setting for an exhibition that challenges and expands artistic standards. “Uprootings and Reconnections” reflects on the personal and collective journeys of migration and celebrates the myriad ways in which art can facilitate dialogue, healing, and understanding across different cultures and experiences.

The exhibition reflects on the current global landscape, where migration has become a central issue, touching millions worldwide. Through the lens of art, “Uprootings and Reconnections” offers a space for reflection, conversation, and a deeper understanding of the human condition in the face of change and adversity.

Activities Schedule

March 7th Vernissage: “Uprootings and Reconnections”

March 13th, 7:00 PM – Artist Talk: Zahra Luengo

March 18th, 6:30 PM – Performance Activation by María Ferrer
7:00 PM – Talk-debate: “The Forgotten: Powerful Women in the History of Art” led by Luján Cordaro.

March 21st, 7:00 PM – Artist Talk by Lena Becerra.

March 22nd, 6:30 PM – Collective Embroidery Workshop conducted by Carla Abiles.

March 28th, 6:30 PM – “Matrilineal Culinary Genealogy” Performance by Barbara Bielitz
Finissage