Luis Cruz Azaceta
87.6 x 106.7 cm
The work speaks from a symbolic representation of exile and fragmented identity. The distorted face (“Face”) suggests pain, fear, or alienation — profound emotions tied to the experience of displacement. At the same time, the raft (“Raft”) functions as a metaphor for precariousness, a dangerous journey, hope, and survival. Together, the face on the raft represents the individual carrying their culture, their past, and their dreams while navigating an uncertain world.
Provenance
Luis Cruz Azaceta Studio > Fred Snitzer GalleryExhibitions
“Solo Exhibition,” Fredric Snitzer Gallery, Coral Gables, Florida, United States, 1993.
“Diaspora,” Fredric Snitzer Gallery, Coral Gables, Florida, United States, 1994.
“In Common: Azaceta, Bedia, Winters,” Fredric Snitzer Gallery, Coral Gables, Florida, United States, 1994 (group exhibition).