# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Bata Project: Urban | Island Folklore by Leenda Bonilla - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Exploring contemporary urban island folklore through collage, print, photography, and installation.About this EventAbout the ExhibitionThe Bata Project is a multimedia journey into "contemporary urban island folklore." In her debut solo exhibition, Puerto Rican artist Leenda Bonilla deconstructs the bata—the house dress that serves as the unofficial uniform, armor, and sanctuary for generations of Caribbean matriarchs.Opening in the wake of Mother’s Day and culminating during the vibrant energy of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, this show is a deeply personal exploration of lineage and legacy. At the heart of the installation sits a significant piece of history: the original bata belonging to Leenda’s late mother. This garment serves as the North Star for the exhibition, anchoring Bonilla’s community collages, linocut prints, photography, and video archives in a legacy of real, lived love.Moving beyond the domestic walls, Bonilla reimagines this humble garment as a vessel for history and a symbol of Boricua resilience. The exhibition captures the rhythmic pulse of the islands as it beats within the modern New York landscape.The Immersive Cultural ExperienceLarger Than Life: A towering, bata installation that hangs as a tribute to the "giant" figures in our lives. This conceptual piece bridges the gap between the intimate memory of Leenda’s mother and the massive, collective history of the Puerto Rican diaspora.The Mother’s Bata: A central installation featuring the artist’s mother’s dress, bridging the gap between the ancestral and the present.Community Collages: Collaborative works created with neighbors and elders, weaving collective memory into tactile art.Print & Pattern: Bold linocuts that deconstruct the iconic floral motifs of the bata.Video & Photography: Documenting the women behind the fabric, preserving their stories as living folklore.The Bonchinché Bench: An interactive installation where the audience can sit, reflect and share their Bata story that's recorded by a vintage phone.About the ArtistLeenda Bonilla is a DisaporRican interdisciplinary artist and cultural worker. Her work centers on the intersection of community activism and conceptual art, using the bata to honor the labor, love, and legacy of the matriarchy who carry the spirit of the islands into the heart of the city.Why it’s a "Must-See" this May:Situated between the reflection of Mother’s Day and the celebration of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, The Bata Project is more than an art show—it is a community homecoming and an invitation to witness the "contemporary urban/island folklore" that keeps heritage alive in the diaspora.Wearing a bata is encouraged for the opening.Own a piece of The Bata Project history.With only 100 pins in existence, this exclusive collector’s item commemorates Leenda Bonilla’s Mother’s Bata. Join us for the opening of The Bata Project: Urban | Island Folklore to see the original work on display.Available at checkout. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/597aacf0-5000-11f1-be3c-5d1f450c2704-rimg-w740-h740-dc000000-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/the-bata-project-urban-island-folklore-by-leenda-bonilla/100001987284972850 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, crafts, parades - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-05-20T21:45:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: 215 E 99th St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 30, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: 215 E 99th St - **lat**: 40.787088 - **long**: -73.9466822 - **full address**: 215 E 99th St, 215 East 99th Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Bata Project: Urban | Island Folklore by Leenda Bonilla - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/53f2a30a1faac343efb2e9d344193430dc3ad83b70b89dfc2f14e6b4819f4558-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1776241206 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Bata Project: Urban | Island Folklore by Leenda Bonilla being held? - **A:** The Bata Project: Urban | Island Folklore by Leenda Bonilla takes place on Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 215 E 99th St, 215 East 99th Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Bata Project: Urban | Island Folklore by Leenda Bonilla? - **A:** The Bata Project: Urban | Island Folklore by Leenda Bonilla is organized by Leenda Bonilla. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Bata Project: Urban | Island Folklore by Leenda Bonilla is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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