Lives in Parallel
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DMST Atelier is excited to collaborate with artist, activist and curator, Emiliano Lopez to presents Lives in Parallel a duo exhibition featuring the photography of Cindy Escarcega and Paulo Freire opening Saturday, April 12, 2025
Lives in Parallel is an exhibition that delves into the invisible struggles of Los Angeles residents displaced by gentrification and economic injustice. Through the compelling lenses of Cindy Escarcega and Paulo Freire Lopez, the exhibition captures the lives of those forced into parallel existences: one dictated by the familiar yet changing landscapes they once called home and another by the unfamiliar spaces they now inhabit.
Exhibition Dates : April 12, 2025 – May 3, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 12, 2025 – 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Community Feed & Artist Talk (food is free, all are welcome): Saturday, May 3rd – 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Dateline: Opening Reception: Saturday, April 12, 2025 – 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Community Feed & Artist Talk: Saturday, May 3rd – 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Exhibition Run: April 12, 2025 – May 3, 2025
DMST Atelier Address: 4614 W Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016; Gallery hours: Friday & Saturday – 12-5 PM & By Appointment
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION:
Lives in Parallel is an exhibition that delves into the invisible struggles of Los Angeles residents displaced by gentrification and economic injustice. Through the compelling lenses of Cindy Escarcega and Paulo Freire Lopez, the exhibition captures the lives of those forced into parallel existences: one dictated by the familiar yet changing landscapes they once called home and another by the unfamiliar spaces they now inhabit. Cindy’s work examines the erasure of community histories and shared identities due to rapid capitalist expansion. At the same time, Paulo focuses on the enduring resilience of cultural expressions, such as lowrider and punk communities, that resist displacement and preserve collective memory. Together, these photographers present an intimate portrayal of the lived consequences of gentrification in Los Angeles, offering a visual narrative that intertwines struggle, resistance, and cultural perseverance. Exhibition text by Emiliano Lopez.