CONSUMED, UNSEEN

PROJECT TYPE

3D Sculpture
Poster Series

WHEN

January 15–March 26

A mixed-media installation examining the visibility and commodification of Latino culture within American media. Rooted in personal history, the work reflects on how cultural labor is widely celebrated and replicated, while the people behind it remain marginalized and often unseen.

The surrounding posters use bold color and typography to mirror how culture is stylized and consumed. In contrast, a central illuminated lamp presents black-and-white imagery referencing labor, migration, and generational struggle. Together, these elements create a tension between what is made visible and what remains unseen, inviting reflection on cultural consumption and representation.

Images sourced from Unsplash and Freepik.

Poster Designs

Lamp Panel Designs

Concept Sketches

Early sketches explore the spatial layout of the installation and how viewers move through it. The piece was designed as a suspended mobile, with layered panels arranged around a central light source.

Originally planned at a larger scale, the structure was adapted to a 4x4’ format to fit the gallery space and available materials. The final build uses Baltic birch plywood for the frame, central lamp, and surrounding panels.

A four-panel lamp anchors the center, while outer panels are suspended at staggered heights to create depth and guide movement around the piece.

Construction Process

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