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Jorge Rojas: Coyotek
Coyotek is a solo exhibition by Mexican American artist Jorge Rojas composed of a site-specific corn mandala (a geometric configuration of symbols), interactive installations, photography, and a selection of performance videos created over the past two decades. The exhibition surveys Rojas鈥� inventive, thought-provoking, and frequently political work emerging from a diverse artistic practice. His creative process is inspired by spiritual histories, abuses of power, interpretations of ancient rites, Indigenous knowledge, and human interconnectedness.
The title, Coyotek, is a playful neologism. This newly formed word blends the words coyote and technology to reflect an identity and aesthetic woven from Rojas鈥� interest in borders and immigration policy through his own multicultural immigrant experience. Colloquially, a coyote is known as a guide for immigrants across the Mexico鈥揢S border.
The totality of Coyotek fosters transcultural dialogue and community engagement. As part of the exhibition programming, Rojas will present a live performance, an artist talk, and lead a community workshop during the museum鈥檚 Dia de los Muertos event on November 2, 2024.
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Coyotek is a solo exhibition by Mexican American artist Jorge Rojas composed of a site-specific corn mandala (a geometric configuration of symbols), interactive installations, photography, and a selection of performance videos created over the past two decades. The exhibition surveys Rojas鈥� inventive, thought-provoking, and frequently political work emerging from a diverse artistic practice. His creative process is inspired by spiritual histories, abuses of power, interpretations of ancient rites, Indigenous knowledge, and human interconnectedness.
The title, Coyotek, is a playful neologism. This newly formed word blends the words coyote and technology to reflect an identity and aesthetic woven from Rojas鈥� interest in borders and immigration policy through his own multicultural immigrant experience. Colloquially, a coyote is known as a guide for immigrants across the Mexico鈥揢S border.
The totality of Coyotek fosters transcultural dialogue and community engagement. As part of the exhibition programming, Rojas will present a live performance, an artist talk, and lead a community workshop during the museum鈥檚 Dia de los Muertos event on November 2, 2024.
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