Elsy Zavarce
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I am a multidisciplinary visual artist, and currently, I am a Ph.D. candidate at the Department of Art Education at Concordia University. My primary focus is to delve into the diverse responsibilities of artists, educators, and curators in advancing socially engaged art. It is my deep-rooted passion to foster communities of practice and collaboratively shape urban spaces that not only ignite the spark of imagination but also cultivate a profound sense of belonging, resilience, and resistance.
Throughout my artistic journey, themes of liberty, solidarity, ecology and social justice have significantly influenced my artwork. I believe in using my creative expressions as a powerful tool to address and provoke discussions around these crucial issues.
Bio
Elsy Zavarce is a multidisciplinary visual artist whose work has been showcased in Venezuela, Canada, and the USA, and is featured in both private and public collections including the Museum of the Americas. Throughout her career, she has actively participated in numerous exhibitions and undertaken individual projects, earning recognition and accolades in the field of arts, including a Special Mention in the Aragua Art Salon (2012) and First Prize in three-dimensional work at the Caribbean Art Salon (2000). Noteworthy among her accomplishments are her artist-curatorial works, such as Ene Incident (1999-2014), Body in Question (Cuerpo en Cuestión) (MACZUL 2018), and Confined Bodies (Maczul 2020).