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Victoria Ruiz united kingdom
title
El Carnaval Que No Pasó
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entry description
El Carnaval Que No Pasó translates to the Carnival that did not happen. This series is born from my experience of the Venezuelan crisis depicting my interpretation of the citizen's dreams and the reality Venezuelans face. This project analyzes the empty promises made by the government to its citizens, using Carnival as a canvas to critique the ongoing turmoil using surreal elements to tell this narrative.about the photographer
Victoria Ruiz is a Venezuelan multidisciplinary artist that works across an array of mediums that aid her in challenging and questioning the status quo. Her creative journey was sparked through her strong sense and belief in activism and interest in the carnivalesque. Through her work, she is able to tell a story by engulfing you in a magnetic realm that revisits parts of her childhood, delves into her very own heritage and culture, gives a voice to the voiceless, and above all else constantly questions the powers that be.back to gallery
