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Cassandra Mayela Allen, Balanced Contrast, 2023
Repurposed fabrics and garments
50 × 44 × 1 inches
These map-like forms trace a migration crisis that has been inadequately documented while also celebrating the rich Venezuelan diaspora present in major U.S. cities. Mayela Allen critiques contemporary “disposability” mindsets, challenging viewers to repurpose and extend material lifespans.