Esteban Raheem Abdul Raheem Samayoa's solo exhibition 'Blood Be Water' at the Institute of Contemporary Art San Jose highlights his rich cultural influences stemming from his Mexican-Guatemalan heritage, recent conversion to Islam, and the supportive creative community in the Bay Area. The exhibition features a diverse array of works including black-and-white airbrushed paintings, oil pastels, and ceramics, all created in a short timeframe. Curator Zoe Latzer emphasizes the exhibition's celebration of immigrant experiences and resilience through its earthy tones and culturally resonant motifs, including a stylized Mayan pyramid centerpiece.
Our city has always been a vibrant mosaic of immigrant communities... this exhibition celebrates the resilience and transformation of our diverse populations.
The centerpiece is a stylized Mayan pyramid, adorned with ceramic silhouettes of dogs and cowboys along with clay pots.
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