Edgar Reyes
Do You Remember the Sky?
University Gallery
June 21 – September 23, 2022
The work in this solo exhibition by Edgar Reyes centers around his family’s history and the distinct places they’ve called home. He documents their stories, and collects photos from their archives and Mexican street markets. His interest lies in the mementos people cherish and the layers of loss endured from migration and the passing of loved ones. To Reyes, our most precious memories play a vital role in helping us cope with loss and displacement. Many of the pieces in the show are filled with visual layers that represent the hope and pain we have, and continue to endure, as many of us seek refuge. The imagery alludes to his ancestral past and his family’s spiritual connection with plants.
