Identity Through the Lens: Cara Romero's Indigenous Narratives

Friday, October 11
10:00 a.m.
Speakers: Cara Romero, Artist

MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater

Step into the visual realm of acclaimed contemporary fine art photographer Cara Romero as she explores the intricate tapestry of identity and heritage. Her groundbreaking work offers unique perspectives shaped by her experiences as a citizen of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe and her upbringing between the stark contrasts of the Mojave Desert reservation and Houston's urban landscape. As a modern storyteller, Romero uses contemporary photographic techniques to capture the vibrancy and modernity of Indigenous culture. Her theatrical compositions and dramatic use of color illuminate Native worldviews. She seamlessly blends fine art and editorial photography to depict cultural memory, collective history, and lived experiences from a female perspective. Explore the ways her work challenges stereotypes and represents the supernatural elements present in everyday Indigenous life.

Don’t miss this talk that offers a rare opportunity to understand how Romero's art serves as a powerful medium for preserving and evolving Indigenous narratives in the contemporary world.

Please note, this lecture is in-person only and held at the state-of-the-art MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater in Balboa Park.

$10 members and students | $15 seniors and military | $20 nonmembers

This lecture is presented as a part of the Guest Lecture Series, which focuses on works of art on view in the Museum as well as topics of interest in the broader art world.

Sponsored by The San Diego Museum of Art Docent Council.