MLK Day Reception - Artist Talk with Tamara Torres
Private Location (sign in to display)
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Registered
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Before and after the artist's talk, food and beverages (alcoholic and non) will be served.
About Tamara Torres
Tamara is the daughter of Puerto Rican-born parents who relocated to New Jersey. Her
photography and collages delve into the complexities faced by first-generation Americanized
Puerto Ricans as she integrate her cultural heritage with feminism and rediscover her Afro-
Caribbean roots. Initially, she began by painting abstractions to incorporate into her collages;
however, she soon discovered that these elemental connections transcended cultural, linguistic,
and other barriers, making them a crucial aspect of her artistic practice. Tamara works across
various mediums, creating narrative photography, sculptural collages, and abstract "mindscapes"
that examine the interplay of energy and existence. As a playwright, her work engages with
themes of diasporic cultures, feminism, community, and mental health. Her art actively
challenges stereotypes associated with the Afro-LatinX experience, utilizing symbols such as the
"shadow person" to signify societal displacement. Inspired by her surroundings, ancestral
imagery, and transnational music, she has exhibited her work extensively in the tri-state area as
well as internationally.
To request accommodations for this event, please contact wintersession@princeton.edu at least 3 business days in advance.
Sponsored by the Office of Campus Engagement and the Arts Council of Princeton