Museum Circle members are invited to join artists Elliot & Erick Jiménez and Associate Curator Maritza M. Lacayo for a special reception and exclusive preview of their first solo museum exhibition.
Identical twins and first-generation Cuban-Americans, Elliot & Erick Jiménez (b. 1989, Miami) were born and raised in Miami by Cuban immigrants and now reside between Miami and New York. Their photographic practice began from an early passion for art history and influences derived from a spiritual upbringing and exposure to the Lucumí religion—a syncretic religion that combines both Yoruba and Catholic imagery. Inspired by paintings, their work portrays the ephemeral nature of light and color through experimental photographic techniques.
Organization and Support
Elliot & Erick Jiménez: El Monte is organized by Maritza M. Lacayo, Associate Curator, with supporting sponsorship from Goya Foods. Additional support from María C. Bechily and Scott Hodes, CINTAS Foundation, Clara and Juan Toro, Basil Chidi Funk, Chris and Suzanne Armstrong, Andres Gil, Celso Gonzalez-Falla, ArtesMiami, Aida Levitan, and Marijean and Rafael Miyar is gratefully acknowledged.
