Shifting Realities showcases a group of diverse artists whose practices confront our current landscape of political polarization and widespread doubt. Through their work, these artists navigate paths toward stability and solace for themselves and their communities amid profound societal transformation.
This artist conversation is part of the exhibition whose theme asks a fundamental question: What constitutes our shared reality in an era when historical narratives face revision, factual foundations erode, and individual identities risk being silenced?
Join us at 6:30pm at Taller for a discussion with artists Hagudeza Rullán-Fantauzz, Liliana Pérez, and Miguel Antonio Horn about their work and the work in the show. The curator, Rafael Damast, will moderate the talk.
Hagudeza Rullán-Fantauzzi is a Philadelphia-based interdisciplinary artist and storyteller. She uses her journey as an Afro-Boricua Trans woman to create work that opens dialogues around often unspoken experiences—originally from Ponce, Puerto Rico, Hagudeza’s early years in low-resourced communities ignited a drive to create despite limited access to artistic outlets. Over time, they honed their voice through movement and visual expression as artists and filmmakers, crafting original works embodying resilience and transformation. Her projects continue to evolve, blending forms and pushing boundaries, driven by a commitment to spark connection and foster more profound understanding.
Born in Havana, Cuba, Liliana Pérez’s artistic journey began at the tender age of six when she made a drawing from the balcony of her family’s second-floor apartment in Central Havana. She sketched a car and proudly shared it with her father and uncle. Her uncle taught her how to draw a car, emphasizing geometric shapes and simplified forms. However, his approach didn’t resonate with her vision. Determined to stay true to her perspective, she returned to the balcony, vowing to create the most sincere and intentional drawing she could muster. This formative experience profoundly shaped her artistic choices throughout her life.
Miguel Antonio Horn is a sculptor from Philadelphia with Colombian and Venezuelan roots. He creates large-format sculptures using digital and analog processes in various media. His artworks have been exhibited at the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Tamaulipas, Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art, University of the Arts, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and as part of the Vancouver Biennale. He has several permanent public installations in the Philadelphia region, Canada, and Mexico.
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