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Self Portrait of my Flaws
2018
Self Portrait of my Flaws
2018
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Personal Emblem
digital drawing
2018
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This symbol, which is a blend of indigenous Taino imagery from the Dominican Republic and Ancient Etruscan references from Rome, is a symbol I developed to represent my work and identity. It features Atabey, the Taino goddess of fertility and the earth, the Taino symbol of the sun and Etruscan concentric circles, olive leaves, and the colors on the Italian flag and the Dominican flag.
Based off of a sketchbook doodle and rendered digitally.
Eva Lia
Family Meal in Studio (III)
social event/Thesis Exhibition
2019
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For the final iteration of the family meal in my studio, I prepared with my father pasta for my thesis exhibition. We offered pesto, tomato-basil, or both to a big crowd. Having my parents present within the studio and cooking alongside me gave the project the perfect conclusion. Cooking with my family is art, and we were able to share our culture with Parson's that evening.
Family Meal in Studio (II)
social event
2019
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Sharing a meal is essential for my family, my home, and my cultures. Since I transformed my BFA senior studio into my Living Room, I figured one of the best ways to activate the space is hosting a family meal, as I often do in my home back in Florida.
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This second meal included a homemade pesto sauce or a spicy Ortolana sauce with fresh parmesan.
Family Meal in Studio (I)
social event
2018
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This first family meal, based on my Italian grandmother's recipe, included a bowl of pasta with parmesan cheese and fresh basil/tomato sauce made from scratch. I also offered some Italian wine.
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I am considering socialization, community, and sharing food traditions as artistic processes while I activate an installation that is founded on human interaction, personal experience, and love.
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