ELIZABETH PERALTA
www.elizabethmarinaperalta.com

Hijes del Sol y el Mar is a multimedia project that includes a mask, garment, song, photography (by Wilfredo Suárez) and performance. This element of the project is a mask made to be worn ceremonially during performances while the wearer dances bomba to a song called “Hijes del Sol y el Mar” written in collaboration with Colectivo Yeyé. 

To Elizabeth, the project is a celebration of her Caribbean heritage. She chose a neon palette to represent the glow of the sun and the sky during a sunset. The Taíno sun symbol is used to unapologetically claim the wearer's Indigenous ancestry and allow the viewer to connect with the character. This technique of making an ambiguous character is used in game design, which is what the artist studied for their BFA.

Images 2-5: Wil Suárez