Pablo Castaneda
Maldita Frontera
July 7 - 28th, 2012
Opening Reception: July 7th, 2012. 6pm to 10pm
Four top artists from Mexicali, Baja California have been selected to exhibit works which illustrate the powerful contradictions one finds at the border and its surrounding areas.
Curated By Gregg Stone:
Eduardo Kintero
Fernando Garcia Rivas
Pablo Castaneda
Ramon Carrillo
Live band "The Sweepers"
and Performing Artists
Damn Border - Maldita Frontera. A border is a point where two countries connect and divide at the same time. It is curious that this man made, sometimes imaginary, line separates language, currency, rule, custom, and nationality. It is both a 'micro' world and a reality.
Ramon Carrillo
Yet, the view looking down from the sky unites them as one land; the higher up one ventures, the more everything blends in to oblivion; Where is the border now? This 'macro' world is also a reality.
Eduardo Kintero
The border areas have been witnessing violent deaths, corruptions and struggles while also recognizing success, progress and achievement. Every day, people line up and wait patiently to get through this "Damn Border" for many hours. The border between Mexico and the United States has many stories.
Fernando Garcia Rivas
Press Mentions:
Gallery Visit–OCCCA, Maldita Frontera
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