The public is invited to view “Sumak Apu” a group exhibition curated by Rimay Raíz, an Andean diaspora collective based in New Jersey, New York, Illinois, and California. The exhibition is on view by appointment only through July 19, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and virtually online at any time. Patrons can schedule a visit or view the virtual gallery at guttenbergarts.org/exhibitions.

The Andean diaspora community includes people with South American heritage from countries such as Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. Sumak Apu, meaning beautiful mountain in Quechua/Kichwa, is the first exhibition from Rimay Raiz. It showcases the stories and artwork of over a dozen Andean people, spanning generations in age and working across various media, including painting, instrument making, jewelry, weaving, photography, and music. Many of those in the show are based locally in the tri-state area and closely touched by their layered affiliations with their Andean backgrounds, while at the same time wrestling with the complexities of diasporic living. Very few of those included in the show are, in the professionalized sense of the term, artists; some may not identify as artists at all. The exhibition seeks to celebrate Andean culture and the complexity of experiences across borders.

 

Guttenberg Arts Gallery is located at 6903 Jackson St. For more information contact matt@guttenbergarts.org or 201-868-8585.