THE HOME I NEVER KNEW- INSTALLATION

Nuit Blanche Toronto 2024 (George Brown College-School of Design, 3 Lower Jarvis St)

Experience the distant landscapes of Venezuela through the colourful abstract video projections. The installation explores the emotional connections we develop to places we’ve never visited.

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Art Statement

Ten years after the artist left her home country, she recalled the stories her father shared about Venezuela’s extraordinary natural wonders—places she had never had the chance to visit. She realized that she never truly appreciated her home until she left and was curious to learn more. Unfortunately, because of the worsening political situation and the remote locations, most Venezuelans will only see these places in photos and videos. “The Home I Never Knew” is a video installation that lights up the balcony at the heart of George Brown College’s School of Design building. The dreamlike scenes are based on Venezuela's landscapes and are shown in an abstract way. The videos show colourful paintings with shadow silhouettes inspired by well-known natural locations and icons in Venezuela. Based on reference images and inspired by her dad’s travels across Venezuela in the 1980s, the installation explores the emotional connections we make with places. It reflects on the idea that the only true distance is physical.

From hanging mobiles to photographs of temporary things, this installation invites visitors to reflect on what lies beneath us, and the experiences from places that give shape to memories.

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Acknowledgements

The artist would like to thank her family for their unconditional support, Ana Rita Morais for her trust, to Gary, Joseph, and Matt for their invaluable help, and to George Brown College for transforming a vision into reality.

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From October 5th to October 6th, 2024