philamuseum: “As a native Philadelphian and as a child of immigrants, the feelings of othernes
philamuseum: “As a native Philadelphian and as a child of immigrants, the feelings of otherness and belonging have been ever-present in my life. The act of telling our stories is a way to be seen and heard. This new work explores the ways in which we honor our different points of arrival, when we decide what home is, and how we reveal that we are part of the fabric of our city.”Michelle Angela Ortiz is a visual artist, muralist, filmmaker, and community arts educator, who uses her art to represent individuals and communities whose histories are often lost or co-opted. Learn more about her new work “Arrival and Belonging” on view in “New Grit: Art & Philly Now” through August 22.“Arrival and Belonging,” 2021, by Michelle Angela Ortiz (Commissioned by the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Courtesy of the artist) -- source link