José Ibarra Rizo, Cultivate

Opening reception: September 6, 2024 6-9 PM

The exhibition continues through October 26, 2024

Wolfgang Gallery is pleased to announce, Cultivate, a solo exhibition by José Ibarra Rizo. Ibarra Rizo (b. 1992) is a Mexican-American multi-disciplinary artist living and working in Atlanta, GA. His work primarily focuses on identity and is currently exploring the migrant experience in the American South.

José is the recipient of the inaugural MINT + ACP Emerging Artist Fellowship, one of three awardees for the 2022 Atlanta Artadia Awards, and one of three winners of the 2023-2024 Working Artist Project for MOCA GA.

His work lives in the permanent collection of the High Museum of Art, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Art, and his clients include Rolling Stone, TIME Magazine, and The New York Times.

Cultivate continues Ibarra Rizo’s exploration of the migrant experience in the South by documenting intimate moments of leisure, play, and the ways his community uses and occupies space and land. Through images of makeshift gardens and intimate portraits, this body of work captures the community’s efforts to put down roots and create a sense of belonging. These photographs showcase the creativity and ingenuity people use to transform their environments, reflecting their rich cultural heritage and resilience. By focusing on these candid moments, Cultivate provides an authentic and nuanced portrait of the migrant experience, offering a deeper understanding of these communities and their significance within the American South.

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