The images in Naomi Hernàndez’s exhibit describe her memories of her niece, whom she has been separated from and grieving for the past year and a half.
“I used photos of my niece and things that remind me of her, like the color teal and my family, and then collaged them together. The images are colorful, with some of them containing a lot of information and complexity. But as they progress, they lose their colors and complexity and turn into almost complete darkness,” Hernandez said.
She would like for people to be able to connect with her description of loss of memories. She would also like for them to understand that her niece is not dead, but instead a victim of the U.S.’s social services.
“I learned how to better express and describe myself and my thoughts and memories by creating these images. I created this series with the intent of showing it in a gallery, and I’ve been able to achieve that with the help of BYU,” Hernàndez said.
Hernàndez said her art is strongly connected to what she considers her life to be about. She creates art about her family—specifically her niece and the loss of connection she has been experiencing with her.
“Lately, I have been exploring the relationship between touch and conversations and relational connections.”
Gallery Details:Location: 5th Floor Hallway West
Dates and Times: March 27 – April 7 | 6am – 11pm
