Opening Reception for "RECLAMATION: A story of connection, identity, and love" by Karla DeStefano

Opening reception for "RECLAMATION: A story of connecting, identity, and love" by artist, Karla DeStefano.

Karla DeStefano is an interdisciplinary artist working in Martons Mills, MA whose work is influenced by personal narrative, culture, craft, and experimentation. Fueled by curiosity and a deep appreciation for history, Karla's work explores themes of identity, connectedness and how, where, and why we decide to put down roots.

"RECLAMATION" is an exploration of the complexities of cultural identity and belonging. As a transracial, transnational adoptee living in America- meaning a person adopted from another country intona family of a different race, Karla uses this work to reclaim her story as a daughter of El Salvador. it is a tribute to the history of her people and a connection to a life lost that she grieves everyday.

This new body of work has led Karla to question the idea of story and storytelling. Who gets to tell the story? Who dictates the narrative about you, your life, your country, your people? We all know that history is written by the victors, but in this day and age when we all have access to information that could hold the truth, how are we going to let these same people continue to tell our stories?

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