The New Americans Museum presents a multimedia exhibit by Jay Lizo inspired by his search for role models in pop culture.
"A Song from My Hero Collection" is a reflection of Lizo's childhood as a Filipino-American in the suburbs of Jacksonville, Florida. The show will be on display in the Community Gallery from Friday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, May 29, 2016.
Over the years, Lizo didn't find many role models within his community, so he turned to comics and popular culture to find his "heroes." As he grew older, his hero selections beam more diverse but rarely reflected his own Filipino identity and family heritage.
"A Song from My Hero Collection" consists of a paintings, sculptures and works by high school student collaborators. The paintings are portraits of people, both real and fictitious, through which Lizo has been able to reconcile his identity as neither Filipino nor American, but both simultaneously.
The installation's youth component invites students to record stories and create drawings inspired by their own heroes. The stories and art collected will be exhibited as a multi-media installation, catalog and digital gallery.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
New Americans Museum
2825 Dewey Road, Suite 102
San Diego, CA
Dates and times:
Ongoing until Sunday, May 29
Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturdays and Sundays - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
For additional information, please call (619) 756-7707
"A Song from My Hero Collection" is a reflection of Lizo's childhood as a Filipino-American in the suburbs of Jacksonville, Florida. The show will be on display in the Community Gallery from Friday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, May 29, 2016.
Over the years, Lizo didn't find many role models within his community, so he turned to comics and popular culture to find his "heroes." As he grew older, his hero selections beam more diverse but rarely reflected his own Filipino identity and family heritage.
"A Song from My Hero Collection" consists of a paintings, sculptures and works by high school student collaborators. The paintings are portraits of people, both real and fictitious, through which Lizo has been able to reconcile his identity as neither Filipino nor American, but both simultaneously.
The installation's youth component invites students to record stories and create drawings inspired by their own heroes. The stories and art collected will be exhibited as a multi-media installation, catalog and digital gallery.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
New Americans Museum
2825 Dewey Road, Suite 102
San Diego, CA
Dates and times:
Ongoing until Sunday, May 29
Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturdays and Sundays - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
For additional information, please call (619) 756-7707
