"Tortilla": A Performance into the Essence of Corn, Presented by Estephania González
Interdisciplinary artist Estephania González proudly presents her upcoming performance, "Tortilla", scheduled for October 27th, 7 PM, at the Waterloo Center for the Arts. This event is a key highlight of the Vertigo Performance Art Fall series, in association with the University of Northern Iowa School of Art.
“In Tortilla, I take audiences on a journey through corn's history, highlighting its ties to Latin traditions and Iowa's Latinx communities. We'll explore corn's transformation from kernel to tortilla and its central role in our shared stories. Inspired by ancient tales and the Aztec Corn Goddess, Chicomecoatl, this performance is part of a larger project about agriculture's impact on immigrant lives, leading to a four-part short film. I'm eager to share the beginnings of this story with everyone,” said González about the performance.
Estephania extends her heartfelt gratitude for this esteemed invitation, recognizing the Vertigo Performance Art series for profoundly shaping her early passion for performance art during her academic pursuits.
This artistic venture epitomizes collaboration, with Art Farm Iowa, a new rural arts venue in Northwood, Iowa, assuming a pivotal role. Art Farm Iowa farmers have devotedly cultivated the corn that will soon metamorphose into the tortillas integral to the performance.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, October 27th, 7 PM
Venue: Waterloo Center for the Arts
Admission: Complimentary
Members of the media and the wider art community are warmly invited. For media inquiries or interview requests, kindly reach out to Estephania Gonzalez at sgonzalez0526@gmail.com.
About Estephania González:
Arizona-based multimedia artist, Estephania González, masterfully navigates the realms of video, installation, and performance art. Her evocative work delves deep into the crossroads of spacetime, cosmology, and Latinx identity. By exploring identity politics in tandem with physical and psychological borderlands, González weaves narratives that resonate with modern introspections on the human experience. Notably featured in Hyperallergic and published in "EMERGENCY INDEX" Volumes 9 and 10, González's accolades include numerous artist residencies such as Guapamacátaro, La Wayaka Current, and the upcoming 2024 CALA Regional Art Resident. With a portfolio spanning the U.S., Mexico, and Chile, González possesses an MFA in Intermedia Art from Arizona State University and a BFA in Performance Art, coupled with a BA in Art History from the University of Northern Iowa.
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