Heritage in Focus
Fairburn, GA
September 20 – October 20, 2024
c/o Sam Bentley
A public art series by José Ibarra Rizo offering an intimate lens into the creativity, resilience, and strength of Fairburn's Hispanic community.
Produced by Dashboard in partnership with The City of Fairburn’s Art in the Alley, the series includes two activations during Hispanic Heritage Month: Heritage in Focus: Portraits of Fairburn and Heritage in Focus: Through the Lens.
Press
You're Sleeping on Atlanta's Art Scene – Hyperallergic
Heritage in Focus: José Ibarra Rizo – Atlanta Art Fair
Heritage in Focus Spotlights Fairburn’s Hispanic Community with New Public Art Series – Dashboard
Heritage in Focus:
Portraits of Fairburn
Heritage in Focus: Portraits of Fairburn features large-scale photos by Ibarra-Rizo, showcasing the often-overlooked contributions of Fairburn’s working-class residents.
Suspended in the downtown alleyway, the monumental portraits feature individuals like a young man selling aguas frescas and the local hair salon owner, bringing visibility to their stories and the cultural richness they bring to the community.
Photos courtesy of Sam Bentley
Heritage in Focus:
Through the Lens
Heritage in Focus: Through the Lens is a one-day screening curated by Ibarra-Rizo.
It features three powerful films by filmmakers Darryl Richardson, Diana Larrea, and Adam Gabriel Perez-Ruiz, delving into themes of identity, struggle, and resilience, offering audiences a profound look into contemporary life within marginalized communities, while also serving as a platform for advocacy and reflection.
Viewing Details
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed until further notice. Please stay tuned to our socials and newsletter for further updates.
Image from JUS SOLI project by Darryl Richardson
Film selection
Adam Gabriel Perez-Ruiz’s 19 Hours provides a poignant view into the lives of unaccompanied minors in Los Angeles. The film captures their challenging routines of balancing intense school demands with arduous work hours, illustrating the resilience and perseverance of young migrants striving for a better future.
Darryl Richardson’s JUS SOLI examines Afro-Mexican identity in Costa Chica, Oaxaca, portraying a community that has long been underrepresented. Richardson’s work reveals the complexities of their experiences, highlighting the contrast between their social visibility and political invisibility as they navigated the landmark 2020 census.
Diana Larrea’s Monarcas focuses on wage theft among undocumented day laborers in Homestead, Florida. This short documentary exposes the harsh realities faced by these essential workers, who often endure exploitation and poor working conditions despite their significant contributions to the local economy.
Photos courtesy of the filmmakers