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Raelis Vasquez (b. 1995, Mao Valverde, Dominican Republic) navigates historical, political, and personal narratives within his artwork, capturing the essence of daily life and intricacies of Afro-Latinx experiences. His painterly compositions serve as a reflection of this multifaceted reality. Drawing inspiration from his own photographs of Afro-Latinx communities in New Jersey and the Dominican Republic, as well as from personal family archives, Vasquez imbues his paintings with a labor of love. Through meticulous attention to detail and gestural brushwork, warm and cool hues, and the deliberate use of texture, Vasquez's figures evoke both a sense of ease and vulnerability. This duality invites viewers to contemplate their own perspectives on class, race, and geography within the broader socio-cultural landscape.
