Unveiling
"Heart of
Community"
Heart of Community, commissioned by Faena Art and exhibited throughout 2023, transformed the Faena Art Project Room into a dynamic space featuring textile art, fashion, collage, and murals that together crafted a distinctly Latin American Pop aesthetic.
The installation welcomed thousands of visitors into an immersive art experience that mirrored the energy of a community art center. The space celebrated creativity in every dimension, through tie-dye workshops, a podcast, discussions, and heart-opening events, becoming a true hub for artistic and communal connection.
Collages, textile art, fashion, wallpapers, and moving image pieces recreated a contemporary visual universe where kitsch religious iconography, urban imagery, and quinceañera culture came together to dress the space. The result was an intriguing and reflective installation exploring themes of womanhood, culture, and tradition.
Recognized by the City of Miami Beach for its impact on the local community, Heart of Community reveals art’s power to connect, celebrate, and transform.
Fashion is Art
Heart of Community, Columbus Fashion Alliance
Invited by the Columbus Fashion Alliance for the Fashion Is Art segment at Gallerie, as part of the Short North District’s “Gallery Hop” November itinerary, in partnership with the Greater Columbus Arts Council and the Ohio Arts Council.
This iteration of Heart of Community brings together elements from the installation commissioned by Faena Art (2023), along with pieces developed for the Quinceañera Walmart commission (2024) and the “Follow Your Rainbow” Faena Gala (2025).
