Alacrán, Guak, ICE
Visual Artist | Wilfredo Valadares
Exhibition | Order and Chaos
Curators | Eduarda Oliveira and Elizabeth Casqueiro
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The Work
The works Alacrán, Guak, and ICE are part of a series inspired by cultural migration narratives, exploring themes of labor, identity struggles, and appropriation. Within this context, the series reflects on the tension between chaos and order at a conceptual level.
Guak invites direct interaction, offering viewers an intimate, tactile experience. By holding and engaging with the three-dimensional forms, the audience can sense their texture, weight, and scale, fostering a deeper connection to the themes embodied in the work.
The Artist
Wilfredo Valladares is an award-winning, internationally recognized artist, educator, and curator. His artwork is held in collections across the U.S. and internationally. A full professor at Anne Arundel Community College, he holds an MFA from the University of Maryland, College Park; a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art; and a Pedagogy Degree from Normal Mixta Matilde Cordova Viuda de Suazo.
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