Tallahassee, September 28, 2025
News Summary
Tallahassee is set to showcase various upcoming art exhibitions featuring local artists that celebrate cultural heritage and personal journeys. The exhibitions such as Cultura Tallahassee emphasize Hispanic culture, while others explore themes of identity and migration. Prominent artists like Zulay Romero and Jiha Moon present their unique works that invite community engagement and highlight the resilience of local artists amidst challenges in the arts community.
Tallahassee Hosts Exhibitions Highlighting Local Artists’ Cultural Heritage
In Tallahassee, several upcoming art exhibitions will showcase the works of local artists, celebrating both cultural heritage and personal journeys. These exhibitions aim to engage the community through diverse artistic expressions, fostering a sense of identity and connection.
The Cultura Tallahassee: Los Colores de la Comunidad exhibition opened on September 20 at the Leon County Main Library. It showcases local Hispanic culture through various mediums, presenting a platform for artists to reflect on their experiences and heritage. One of the featured artists, Zulay Romero, draws upon her experience as a child of Colombian immigrants. Her artwork emphasizes traditional and abstract themes, promoting her neurodivergent identity and personal healing journey. The featured piece at the Cultura Exhibit, titled “If I Heal, We All Heal,” incorporates recycled materials and elements of wildlife to symbolize generational trauma and hope for healing.
Artist Sony Yong James presents a multidisciplinary practice focused on cloth, fiber, and thread, embodying memories and inviting tactile engagement. James emphasizes that color and texture in her works can evoke sensory experiences, mirroring a sound’s rhythm and communicating deeper meanings beyond the visual.
Jiha Moon‘s exhibition, Ten Moon, reflects her journey after moving to Tallahassee from Atlanta. The exhibition represents an evolution of her visual language, intertwined with her experiences and the cultural transitions she has encountered. Other notable artists featured in various exhibitions include Tschang Yeul Kim, Kakyoung Lee, U-fan Lee, Yoonmi Nam, Nam June Paek, Jean Shin, Joo Yeon Woo, and Jayoung Yoon. Their collective works explore the themes of migration, identity, and cultural heritage, particularly among Korean artists over four decades, through the medium of printmaking.
Another significant installation is by Ernesto Rivera, who delves into the concept of trueque (barter), illustrating exchanges that transcend language. Rivera’s artwork evokes past spaces and memories, challenging viewers to confront the remnants of what once was, bridging the personal with broader historical narratives.
Gabriella Moreno’s site-responsive installation, Lacer, located in Atlanta Contemporary’s lobby, focuses on movement and the dynamics of attraction and repulsion among pieces of art. Meanwhile, Jenny Jaramillo reflects on her artistic inquiries around memory and identity, significantly shaped by her two-year residency at the Rijksakademie in Amsterdam, further enriching the narrative of local artists in Tallahassee.
The One Vision: Individual Perspectives in Collective Presentation exhibition at Tallahassee State College runs through August. This exhibition invites public engagement and highlights a collection of diverse artwork that embodies individual perspectives stemming from shared cultural themes.
Overall, these exhibitions not only enhance the visibility of local artists in Tallahassee but also reinforce the ongoing support for the arts community, which has faced numerous challenges in recent years.
FAQs
What is the Cultura Tallahassee: Los Colores de la Comunidad exhibition?
The Cultura Tallahassee: Los Colores de la Comunidad exhibition opened on September 20 at the Leon County Main Library, showcasing local Hispanic culture in various mediums.
Who are some featured artists in the upcoming exhibitions?
The exhibitions feature prominent artists including Tschang Yeul Kim, Kakyoung Lee, U-fan Lee, Jiha Moon, Yoonmi Nam, Nam June Paek, Jean Shin, Joo Yeon Woo, and Jayoung Yoon.
What themes are explored in these exhibitions?
The exhibitions explore the relationship between cultural heritage, migration, and identity through printmaking, showcasing the experiences of Korean artists over four decades.
What is unique about Zulay Romero’s artwork?
Zulay Romero’s work reflects her experience as a child of Colombian immigrants, featuring a three-dimensional piece that incorporates recycled materials like old egg cartons. Her artistic focus expresses her neurodivergent identity and personal healing journey.
Key Features of Local Art Exhibitions
| Exhibition | Artist(s) | Key Themes | Opening Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultura Tallahassee: Los Colores de la Comunidad | Zulay Romero | Local Hispanic culture | September 20 |
| Ten Moon | Jiha Moon | Cultural transition and evolution | TBA |
| One Vision: Individual Perspectives in Collective Presentation | Multiple artists | Diverse individual perspectives | Through August |
| Artist’s League of the Big Bend Summer Exhibition | Fletcher | Personal heritage and historical narratives | TBA |
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- The Healing Power of Art at Leon County Library
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- The Impact of the FSView on Tallahassee’s Art Scene
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- Artists League Showcases Complex Views in One Vision
- Encyclopedia Britannica: local art exhibitions
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- Google News: Tallahassee art exhibitions
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- Wikipedia: Art in Florida
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