Augustine Chavez: Undocumented Kinetic Energy

June 14 - June 25,2021

Show Statement from Augustine Chavez: "In this part of my life, as an artist, I am interested in making work that researches political issues. An issue that I find a great deal of importance is, the undocumented workers. This has become somewhat of a personal topic for me as well. It is interesting to me how our political leaders want to deport people who have crossed our boarders in search for work. Our political leaders say they are murders and thieves, but they are the ones who are doing the work to expand our societies. In my work I explore the void of contradiction that is within our societies by making art of the people, doing the job that is needed in order for our societies to thrive. The undocumented workers are the contributors to our societies. In my work, I want to show the viewer that these people are not murders and thieves but are hard working people doing the work America needs. I want the viewer to see the immigrant worker's contribution to our nation by depicting the physicality of the work they are doing. In viewing the work, I also want the viewer to leave with a different perception of the undocumented people working in our societies. Their labor and their energy is what makes America expand and grow. They build the roads we need to to drive on. They build the highways we need. They build the homes we live in. They build the buildings in our cities we use for businesses and entertainment. Estan aqui para trabajar! They are, the Undocumented Kinetic Energy."

On View: June 14, 2021 | 10-3 pm

UTSA Main Art Gallery Art Bldg 2.03.04, 1 UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249
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