los 4 vientos | Untitled
SP7
Edra Soto
los 4 vientos / in all directions, 2025
Mixed media
Presented by Morgan Lehman Gallery (C29)
At the core Soto’s practice lies her relationship with Puerto Rico’s contemporary cultural identity, which has been fundamentally shaped by its historical association with Spanish colonial military architecture, notwithstanding the fact that this alliance concluded over a century ago. With each journey back to the island, her curiosity deepens regarding the prominence of this architectural reference and the building identity within our archipelago. Soto’s work analyzes the underlying relationships between these structures and concepts of self-worth. In examining the cultural and historical significance of residential architecture throughout working-class Puerto Rico, Soto highlights the decorative motives that endow these homes with an often overlooked personal and cultural value, which merits preservation and elevation. Despite internalized colonial practices that influence our self-perception, evoke a desire for greater aspirations, and compel us to pursue idealized notions of how life ‘should’ be, Soto’s work offers alternative perspectives that are both attainable and sustainable, fostering a sense of community.
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