Rebecca Fadhel
BFA Studio Arts
Caguas, Puerto Rico
https://www.behance.net/rebeccafadhel_
@rebeccaf_art
Mi identidad está en mi patria: My Identity Is in My Homeland is a project that deals with language, symbolism, culture, and identity. This work is inspired by the nature of my Puerto Rican identity as it portrays distinctive aspects that represent the culture. I explore symbols such as the flag, landmarks, the national flower, political figures, and official colors to depict them in pieces that highlight the essence of my island. Each artwork tells a story about Puerto Rico’s history and ties it to my own personal struggle in understanding my identity. The project derives from these questions: What is identity? What are the different ways in which people symbolize who they are and where they come from? Why are symbols so important to a person's identity? Whether these questions have be answered or not, my goal is to educate the viewer about the history of the island and the importance of one’s culture to his/her personal individuality.
Caguas, Puerto Rico
https://www.behance.net/rebeccafadhel_
@rebeccaf_art
Mi identidad está en mi patria: My Identity Is in My Homeland is a project that deals with language, symbolism, culture, and identity. This work is inspired by the nature of my Puerto Rican identity as it portrays distinctive aspects that represent the culture. I explore symbols such as the flag, landmarks, the national flower, political figures, and official colors to depict them in pieces that highlight the essence of my island. Each artwork tells a story about Puerto Rico’s history and ties it to my own personal struggle in understanding my identity. The project derives from these questions: What is identity? What are the different ways in which people symbolize who they are and where they come from? Why are symbols so important to a person's identity? Whether these questions have be answered or not, my goal is to educate the viewer about the history of the island and the importance of one’s culture to his/her personal individuality.
