In his large-scale, multimedia assemblages, Bryan Fernández explores issues surrounding his Afro-Dominican identity, the Caribbean diaspora, and his community in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City, an area affectionately known as the Little Dominican Republic.
Fernández constructs vibrant scenes of everyday life, incorporating not only fine arts media such as photography, painting, and prints, but also found materials including dominos, clothes, and cookware. In this way, he not only amplifies these culturally resonant details but also pays homage to texturally rich Dominican folk art.
Source: Office Space Gallery
