On Friday, January 16th, 6:00–7:30 PM, join us for Session 5: The Eagle and Condor Prophecy & Jasmín Durán’s Andean Herbalism and La Horchata Circle. We close out our series of conversations and the exhibition with a short presentation on the Prophecy of the Eagle and Condor as medicine and a guide for the Andean diaspora living on northern Native lands. Closing the event, we will be joined by herbalist Jasmín Durán for a multigenerational conversation about La Horchata -- a traditional herbal drink popular in southern Ecuador, best known for its vibrant red hue! We'll be sharing stories, recipes, and learning about the medicinal properties of the herbs traditionally used in this beloved Ecuadorian drink. Together, we'll prepare two versions of horchata to enjoy in the community.
“Minga & Memory” is a free, public, educational program focused on Andean philosophy, visual language, and immigrant movement-building. Five 90-minute workshops facilitated by PES Artist in Residence Layqa Nuna Yawar and collaborators will coincide with the exhibition “La Voz del Anonimato / The Voice of Anonimity”. As a starting point for conversations around Andean enduring cultural concepts, they explore the current realities of diasporic existence under an oppressive, anti-immigrant government.
These workshops are intended for anyone interested in Andean migration, history, philosophy, art, culture, or language—and particularly for Newark’s growing community of Ecuadorian and Andean immigrants of all ages.
Layqa Explains: “These workshops are a natural extension of my practice. They combine the public and collaborative nature of muralism with the inquiry and research of studio painting. My goal is to amplify the narratives of people who have been historically oppressed and silenced, people who are currently being kidnapped and expatriated, people who look like me, who come from the lands I come from, people who share my ancestral legacy. We have been separated by time, geography, and colonialism, and I aim to create a space where we can find each other in the now, while thinking and talking about our shared past. This work is rooted in shared liberation and welcomes all.”