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© MIRIAM CABRERA 2024
SeRiOus pLAy


“VIVE COMO UN NIÑO; JUEGA MUCHO, RÍETE MUCHO Y DÉJALE LAS PREOCUPACIONES A DIOS.” - MAX LUCADO 


DON’T BE AFRAID TO MAKE BAD ART!
Create art for fun! Not all art has to look “good” allow yourself to explore through serious play. Our curiosity stems from our childlike nature that we are expected to get rid of as we age. SeRiOus pLAy nurtures a playful approach to creative exploration.


CONCRETE JUNGLE
(NEW YORK CITY)
PHOTO + DESIGN
UNTITLED EARTHWORK
(COLLABORATION: CHARIS HAMIC + JULIA AALDERICK)


PA’ LA RAZA
The artwork was displayed on my senior parking spot as a tribute to all Latino-Americano cultures, as a symbol of recognition and respect. 



FILM PHOTOGRAPHY

SEEKING THE LIGHT
LA ESPERANZA ES LA COSA CON PLUMAS  |  HOPE IS THE THING WITH FEATHERS
SYDNEY CANSLER
COSAS BELLAS  |  BEAUTIFUL THINGS
EMMA LIPE
LA JUVENTUD  
A CONCEPT OF YOUTH & WHAT MAKES US FEEL YOUNG AGAIN.
HOPE IS THE THING WITH FEATHERS #2
(POEMS AS PICTURES)
MYLA SMITH



FAUX FILM  |  LAS PLAYAS DE NAYARIT, MEXICO




DRAWINGS, DOODLES, & FUN

COGS IN THE MACHINE
ARTIFICIAL
CARDBOARD BOXES
FAITHFUL PEACE






WANDERLUST:  AN EXPLORATION OF EARTH + HERITAGE

Spending two hours on each, these compositions explore the idea of land & my heritage through the lens of my memories. The stronger memory I have of a place the more refined, but the less refined a location is the more imagined/childlike it is. It was fun to experiment by framing my mind to “think like a 7 year old kid.”

  • Having spent the majority of my life traveling between the Carolina’s my sharpest memory is represented by an aerial shot of the I-77 roads.

  • The sad, yet vivid memory of constant construction sites on the way to school is depicted in the second composition (Fort Mill, SC).

  • The third composition, el pueblito de mi mamá, (Apaxco, MX) is a small community full of memories related to chilly weather and fútbol fields made out of craters in the earth.

  • Yet to be explored, the coast of El Salvador shows a rich beautiful array of colors. With knowledge solely based off of research and stories, this composition was approached in an imaginative manner.

  • Oaxaca, known for its captivating landscapes, es el terreno conocido through el amor del mundo de mi cuñado.

  • Our ancestry is embedded within our veins and stories of the past. La tierra de nuestra historia mexicana begins with the indigenous ruins of Teotihuacán. The geometric shapes reminded me of wooden blocks that I would stack to make houses, as a kid.

  • Finally the most vivid memory from my first visit to Jalisco (age 7) is present in the space surrounding la Basilica de Zapapon and artesanías.





SCULPTURE



MAKING HISTORY

This foam board sculpture symbolizes the challenges faced by upcoming generations in our modern world. A raised fist at its core signifies not only the Black Lives Matter movement but also serves as a universal symbol of protest, including advocacy for women's rights and gun control. The sculpture portrays the ongoing struggle for change, propelled by the youth, who are reshaping history. Surrounding the fist are shields representing the entrenched ideals and norms of previous generations, which often suppress dissenting voices. Within the arm structure lies a representation of individual uniqueness, highlighting the diversity inherent in human experience. The sculpture explores the dynamic interaction between tradition and progress, activism and conformity, and it also explores the power of collective action to challenge societal norms.



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