Margarita Cabrera: The Space in Between
September 15, 2011 – February 12, 2012 (TBC)
Organized by SECCA; Curated by Steven Matijcio
Presented in association with the Hispanic Arts Initiative
Margarita Cabrera is a Mexican-American artist, activist and organizer whose objects and activities address issues related to border relations, labor practices and immigration. Turning crafts and their manufacture into the vehicle for socio-political consideration, Cabrera orchestrates the creation of soft, vinyl sculptures resembling backpacks, bicycles, potted plants, domestic appliances, pianos, and full-sized automobiles.
The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) in Winston-Salem is an affiliate of the North Carolina Museum of Art, a division of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, the state agency with the mission to enrich lives and communities, and the vision to harness the state’s cultural resources to build North Carolina’s social, cultural and economic future. Information on Cultural Resources is available 24/7 at www.ncculture.com. SECCA is also a funded partner of The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Additional funding is provided by the James G. Hanes Memorial Fund.