MARISA CAICHIOLO -UPCOMING EXHIBITION

BACK TO ROOTS a solo exhibition by Marisa Caichiolo 

Envisioned by Homeira Goldstein COB TIME4ART and curated by Eric Brinkman

Manhattan Beach Arts Center

1560 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. 

OPENING RECEPTION : October 25th - 5 to 7 pm

Homeira Goldstein and TIME4ART with support of the Manhattan Beach Arts Center are thrilled to present a solo exhibition “Back To Roots” by Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary Argentinian artist Marisa Caichiolo, a meaningful and impactful exhibition deeply exploring and celebrating themes of identity, heritage, and the powerful connection to the land and the stories that shape us. 

Marisa's work serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of honoring our roots and the cultural narratives that ground us.

"Back to the Roots" intricately weaves the threads of Caichiolo’s European ancestry with her South American heritage, creating a dialogue between continents and histories, and inviting a reflective experience on the power of cultural legacy.

Through her own journey, Caichiolo connects with a universal exploration of belonging. Her work creates a bridge between the past and the present, reminding us that roots run deep, and from them, beautiful stories continue to grow. Each piece is a testament to the enduring impact of heritage, identity, and the collective memory that shapes us all. 

CURRENT EXHIBITION 

"NO HAY MAS CIEGO QUE EL QUE NO QUIERE VER"

"NO MORE BLIND THAN THOSE WHO CHOOSE NOT TO SEE"

A solo project by Marisa Caichiolo at VIDEOAKT Biennal curated by Angie Bonino at MAC Museum of Contemporary Art, Lima, Perú and LUM Museum of Memory, Place of Memory and History, Lima, Perú.

On view until November 2024

Through the fusion of embroidered textiles with Braille code, objects, and video, Caichiolo has created a project that invites us to reconsider certain questions that may arise from collective memory. Delving into the unsettling legacy of forced disappearances suffered by individuals due to state terrorism in Argentina, especially during and after the harrowing era of the civic-military dictatorship known as the 'National Reorganization Process' between 1976 and 1983, this installation encourages us to rethink the tragedy by engaging other senses, such as touch in this case.

However, just as an expert reader can decipher the hidden meaning in a passage in Braille, we can also strive to illuminate the stories of the disappeared, give voice to those who do not have one, and honor the memory of those who have vanished due to the ravages of human conflict. In a world where the visible often eclipses the invisible, let us remember that true visibility does not lie in what we see at first glance, but in the depths of our empathy and our commitment to justice and memory. “In this work, the Braille code ‘There is no one more blind than he who does not want to see’ is used as a tool to remind us that even in the absence of sight, we can still find a way to see, connect, and testify to the invisible truths that lie beneath the surface of our collective history.” — Marisa Caichiolo.

For Caicholo, embroidery has been present in several of her works; it is a medium and a

language she has employed for over a decade. She has worked with precious threads on paper, with hair on elegant silver service sets, and now, on white cotton handkerchiefs. The aesthetic exercise, which is also political, does not stop at embroidery. 

Laura Ayala, art curator. 

mccuratorial@gmail.com

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