Elisa Bergel Melo, Patricia Encarnación, Ilsse Peredo, Diana Eusebio, Manuela Corji, Julia Zurilla, Dana Haim, Brigette Hoffman, Beth Rhodes, Gabriela Garcia D’Alta, Nara Winston

“Que yo soy mi propia escuela…. En lo que tú sacate un coro….. Yo escribí 5 novelas” — Rita Indiana

‘mujeres’ brings together artists who transcend the limitations of medium, using a wide range of forms—painting, sculpture, fiber, photography, video and installation—to examine the core of the human experience. They each bring a distinctive lens, exploring the interwoven forces of identity, strength, and resilience.

Their work, shaped by both personal and shared narratives, touches upon critical themes, such as power, vulnerability, belonging, the environment, and the ongoing dialogue around decolonization and the dismantling of patriarchal structures. These themes resonate far beyond the individual pieces, offering a space for reflection on the complexities of existence. ‘mujeres’ connects artists whose practice reconfigures the ways we understand the world around us.

Their work proposes new pathways towards connection and empowerment. Ultimately, this group show amplifies and shines a light on their immense significance, embracing the very real possibility that these contemporary artists can serve as catalysts for a radical and necessary reimagining of our cultural narrative.

-curated by homework

About the Artists:



Elisa Bergel Melo
Elisa Bergel Melo, born in Caracas, Venezuela in 1989, is a visual artist deeply rooted in the discipline of photography. She attended the New England School of Photography in the United States and GrisArt in Spain, eventually earning her degree with a strong emphasis on photography from the Universidad Veritas in Costa Rica. Bergel Melo’s work is characterized by an earnest exploration of the inherent potentials latent within the photographic medium. Her thematic preoccupations traverse the realms of temporal and kinetic documentation, scrutinizing their metamorphosis through the lens of tautology. Concurrently, she probes the direct nexus between the photographic representation and reality, nuanced by an intricate interplay with memory – two forces converging within the visual composition.

Patricia Encarnación
Patricia Encarnación (she/they) is an Afro-Dominican interdisciplinary artitvist and scholar. Her work explores Caribbean culture by challenging tropical aesthetics with an anti-colonial lens. Encarnación participated in multiple residencies such as Smack Mellon as a Van Lier fellow, MuseumsQuartier Vienna, Kovent Catalonia, and Silver Arts Project residency at the World Trade Center. Her work has been selected twice in The Centro Leon Jiménez Biennial, obtaining the prize bestowed by the city of Cádiz (Spain) for cultural immersion and a fellowship in Martinique as part of a Tropiques Atrium Caribbean art program. Encarnación has exhibited in places such as Documenta 15th, Afro Syncretic at NYU, I am New Afro Latinx at MOLAA, CA, and Tribeca Artist Program Award. Besides being an actively exhibiting artist, Encarnación has also delved into curatorial practices in spaces such as ChaShama and alternative gallery spaces in NYC and Miami, and the Dominican Republic.

Ilsse Peredo
Ilsse Peredo, born in Mexico and based in Miami, is a multifaceted visual artist whose work transcends traditional boundaries to explore the essence of human experience through photography, ceramics, and immersive installations. She completed her MFA in Visual Arts at the Art Institute in Miami, FL. Her work is a journey through emotion, identity, and connectivity in a world increasingly segmented and disconnected. Ilsse’s art becomes a platform for resistance, a tool for liberation, and a portal to alternative realities. She invites her audience to partake in their own spiritual journeys, reconnect with their origins, and celebrate the restorative power of creation. Ilsse advocates the power of art to unify, provoke thought, and heal, offering a deeply engaging experience that lingers long after the initial encounter.

Diana Eusebio
Diana Eusebio is a Peruvian-Dominican multidisciplinary artist based in Miami. Her artistic practice is centered on color and its cultural significance. She researches natural dyed textiles from Indigenous Latin American and Afro-Caribbean traditions, recognizing their connection to nature and their role as carriers of ancestral wisdom. Eusebio’s fusion of ancestral and modern techniques, including dyeing and photography, contributes to contemporary cultural preservation and celebrates the rich heritage and Pre-Columbian knowledge embedded within these communities. Her work is a powerful testament to the enduring cultural tapestry of these regions. Eusebio holds a BFA in Fiber from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She has presented her work at the MoMa, Hall of Nations, Gregg Museum of Art and Design, and Rubell Museum. Studio residencies include Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Aspen, CO; Red Hook Labs, NY, NY; Oolite Arts, Miami; AIRIE Fellowship, Everglades National Park; INDEX MECA Art Fair, Dominican Republic; Deering Estate Studio Residency, Miami. Awards include the Obama administration’s U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts–the highest national honor for a young artist, National YoungArts Jorge M. Perez $25,000 Award, and the inaugural Knight Artist Housing Award supporting her current 2023-24 studio residency at Oolite Arts in Miami.

Manuela Corji
Manuela Corji, born in Medellín in 2000, is an emerging Dominican-Colombian artist. She has participated in various group exhibitions such as “Last Summer” at the Lyle O. Reitzel gallery, as well as “Digo Bueno Día Digo Buena Noche,” in collaboration with the Lyle O. Reitzel gallery and the Fernando Peña Defilló Museum. In 2023, she was selected for the Visual Arts Biennial of Santo Domingo. At the age of 16, she enrolled in the National School of Visual Arts (ENAV), successfully completing the preparatory stage and completing one year of academic life. From 2018 to 2022, she pursued her degree in Advertising Communication at the Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE). Since 2019, alongside her university studies, Manuela has adopted a routine that promotes her artistic development, dedicating herself entirely to the creation of her personal work.

Julia Zurilla
Julia Zurilla, born in Caracas, since 2017 lives and works in Miami. Her work focuses on contemporary experimental approaches. The written word, photographic imagery, contextual art and the interdisciplinary research of the artistic methods are the central columns of her work and her intellectual development. Julia Zurilla is an artist recognized for her experience with video and technological media, transforming written narratives into visual images. Dana Haim Dana Haim, born in Miami to Colombian parents, was inspired by her mother, a successful artist and interior designer, to pursue a creative path. Encouraged by her family, she honed her skills at the Rhode Island School of Design, where she discovered her passion for textile design, creating timeless and narrative-rich pieces. Her studies culminated with an MA in Design for Textile Futures at Central Saint Martins in London, where she focused on preserving traditional craft in a digital age. Dana’s work embodies a blend of heritage and innovation, producing textiles that honor tradition while embracing modern design.

Brigette Hoffman
Brigette Hoffman is a German-Nicaraguan-American artist who was born in Miami, FL in 1991. She earned her BFA from The Academy of Fine Arts (HFBK) Hamburg, Germany in 2020. Hoffman’s artistic practice spans painting, sculpture, installation, and physical animation. Her work draws from various inspirations, weaving together elements of her personal journey, emotions, and character portrayals. Believing strongly in art’s ability to communicate independently, Hoffman’s creations serve as silent storytellers, inviting viewers to engage with their narratives. Her art explores themes of childhood imagination, the artist’s exploration, and spirituality. Using a diverse range of materials and techniques, her installations offer surreal representations filled with raw symbolism.

Beth Rhodes
Beth Rhodes is from Biloxi, Mississippi with a BFA from Mississippi State. She currently lives and works in Miami, Florida. Her paintings explore the tension of wanting to be known, while maintaining tight boundaries on our intimate selves and the balance between comfort in public and security in our own interiors.

Gabriela Garcia D’Alta
Gabriela Garcia D’Alta is a multidisciplinary artist and photographer trained as an architect. She is a born collector, and this inclination is evident in their work. Her creative endeavors are driven by a continual repetition and a deep interest in objects, forms, memories, discards, and the fleeting essence of human existence. Her exploration centers on the relationship between the ephemeral and beauty, the interplay of the social and the intimate, and the convergence of art and society. Her practice thrives on ongoing reflection and education, blending intuition with rationality. Inspiration flows naturally through the act of gathering objects, asking questions, sketching, photographing, and engaging in dialogue. While some fragments or projects may initially lack a defined purpose, there is a discernible intentionality in their evolution, shaping both space and time.

Nara Winston
Nara Winston Betancourt, born in 1998, is a Dominican-American multidisciplinary artist. As a child, she was raised in countries throughout Latin America and Asia until 2010, when she returned to her mother’s native country, the Dominican Republic. After graduating from the Chavon School of Design in the Dominican Republic (2018), she transferred to the Netherlands and finished her Bachelors in Fine Arts from The Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. She currently lives and works in Los Angeles, California.