You are cordially invited to the opening of:
Una Sola Voz - Oscar López Rivera, the educator.
Wednesday, June 22 - 6:30pm
Loisaida Inc. Center - 710 E. 9th Street New York, NY 10009
Overview:
Project developed by students of public school Patria Latorre under the direction of Professor Vilma Serrano Vargas in the hometown of Oscar López Rivera : San Sebastian , Puerto Rico. the social commitment of Oscar López Rivera with the Puerto Rican youth and public education in the country of Puerto Rico continues to stand strong . Students use books as a means to describe their experiences around the figure of Oscar López Rivera and education. The artist Antonio Martorell , accompanies them at the end of this project emphasizing the importance of education , social participation as Puerto Ricans and a commitment to their country. Also the project will showcase an installation of 35 backpacks entitled "Cannon fodder."
This opening exhibition is the first of three exhibition openings in New York City. Kicking-off a multi city tour of visual work done by over 30 different artists in support of the liberation of Puerto Rican political prisoner
Oscar López Rivera.