Celebrate Latinx heritage and artistic expression at CCPL’s Latinx Art Panel and Showcase! Join us for an afternoon featuring Maryland-based Latinx artists: Jainson Cedillo, Camila Leão, Catherine Rupan Mapp, and Aynex Mercado.
The program begins with a panel discussion where artists share how their culture and identity influence their work. Afterward, enjoy a showcase of their art, meet the artists, and learn more about their creative journeys.
This event is free and open to all. No registration required! You can learn more at
https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/14263223.
📍 Waldorf West Branch | 10405 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD 20603
📞 Questions? Call 301-645-1395 or email
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Artist Bios:
Jainson Cedillo | Portraits | IG: @art_by_jainson
Jainson Cedillo is an Ecuadorian American artist, born in Queens, NY, raised for part of his life in Passaic, NJ, & currently based in Baltimore, Maryland. Jainson’s body of work weaves together his Hispanic heritage & queerness, blending expressive figures, vibrant colors, & personal narratives. Through his drawings, he explores these intersecting identities using bold symbolism, rich patterning, & emotional figuration. His work ranges from joyful & celebratory to deeply reflective, often addressing present-day challenges. You can find out more at
https://www.jainsoncedillo.com/.
Camila Leão | Multimedia Art | IG: @camilaxleao
Camila Leão is a Baltimore-based multimedia artist working across illustration, murals, public art, & fine art. Also a musician, she infuses her art with the same raw spirit & dynamic movement that shape her sound, making music an essential force in her creative process. Her work explores community, empowerment, environmental awareness, & cultural identity, drawing from her Brazilian heritage & the interconnectedness of all living things. You can find out more at
https://camilaleao.art/about.
Catherine Rupan Mapp | Murals & Fiber Art | IG: @catherinerupanmapp & FB: @catherinemappfineart
Catherine Rupan Mapp is a Baltimore-based muralist & fiber artist whose work explores the intersections of culture, memory, music, & community. Her murals and fiber-based works reflect her Mexican, Cuban, & Guyanese heritage, & center joy, storytelling, and gathering. Mapp is currently the Lead Educator at the Baltimore Museum of Art & is committed to art as a vehicle for education, safety, & transformation in public space. You can find out more at
https://www.catherinemapp.com/
Aynex Mercado | Art Quilts | IG & FB: @aynexquilts
Aynex Mercado is a quilter who grew up in Puerto Rico & is now living in Frederick, Maryland. She learned to sew in high school & began to quilt following a spinal cord injury she sustained in a car accident. Her quilts focus on depicting architecture, the natural world, & even abstract representations. You can find out more at
https://www.aynexquilts.com/.
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