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Visiting Artists
Visiting artists and some friends check out the group show before the opening reception begins. Some of the artists featured in the group show traveled from as far as Vermont, Oregon, and Ottowa, Canada to attend the opening reception event.
Born on the Wings of Thunderbirds
Born on the Wings of Thunderbirds, 2017, oil on canvas and Isaac Murdoch prints, 72"""" x 60""""
One of the first submissions received and hung in the group art show was this painting by Peri Nerri. Peri made this piece specifically in response to…
One of the first submissions received and hung in the group art show was this painting by Peri Nerri. Peri made this piece specifically in response to…
Noah's Flood
Noah's Flood, by Joseph Ursulo, a found object sculpture on display at the reception for the Water Is Life group exhibit.
Aquarius Rain
Aquairius Rain, painting by Cindy-lou Schmidt, on display at the reception for the Water Is Life group art show.
Okeanos Sea Vaka
This model vaka, an indigenous sailing vessel from Polynesia, submitted by Okeanos Foundation for the Sea stayed on display for a full month at 431 Raritan Ave., bringing awareness to the need for sustainable sea transportation.
Group Display
A selection of artwork submitted to the Water Is Life group show, from both local and international artists.
Youth Art
Section of art created by local and international youth on the theme "Water Is Life". From paintings to sculptures made from garbage collected during river cleanups, there were submissions of youth art from individuals as well as organizations such…
Patsea Griffin
Artist Patsea Griffin, who submitted six "Silent Chimes" to the exhibit, drove to New Jersey from Ottowa, Canada, to be a part of the opening reception.
Water Is Life Jacket
Artist Patsea Griffin, who submitted six "Silent Chimes" to the exhibit drove all the way from Ottowa, Canada, to be a part of the opening reception and to display her additional art work, a "Water Is Life" leather jacket handpainted and worn by…
Eco-Warriors
On the day of the opening reception for the Water Is Life exhibit series, some of the visiting and local artists, co-sponsors, organizers and volunteers gathered at the Water Is Life electronic sign, to stand together for the earth. It kicked off the…
Orisha Art Show: With the Artists
Raíces Co-Directors Francisco G. Gómez and Nicole Wines with the artists featured in the exhibit, Aja Washington and Joe Lentini
Drumming for Art at Streets 2k9
The Streets2k Festival series began in 2005 with Streets2k5. Raíces has been involved in each of the Streets2k Festivals, as performers, participants, and also as partners with the original creators of the event, the public arts non-profit Albus…
Rawkus Records
Logo for the now defunct Rawkus Records 50 collective.
Excerpt from the Roots Music Exhibit Timeline:
"Around this same time, my music caught the attention of one my favorite record labels, Rawkus Records. I would end up being part of their…
Excerpt from the Roots Music Exhibit Timeline:
"Around this same time, my music caught the attention of one my favorite record labels, Rawkus Records. I would end up being part of their…
Silent Knight
Silent Knight logo and the photograph the logo design was based on.
Excerpt from the Roots Music Exhibit Timeline:
"The fact that I would keep my art so close to my heart and not share, along with my shy and quiet demeanor, would eventually…
Excerpt from the Roots Music Exhibit Timeline:
"The fact that I would keep my art so close to my heart and not share, along with my shy and quiet demeanor, would eventually…
Vejigante
Vejigante, Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico on the day of Santiago apostol.
Vejigante
Vejigante, Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico on the day of Santiago apostol.
Vejigantes
Citizens of Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico dressed as vejigantes marching in a parade on the day of Santiago apostol.
Vejigante
Young boy dressed as a vejigante. Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico on the day of Santiago apostol.
Vejigante
Vejigante, Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico on the day of Santiago apostol.
Amigolandia
Raíces co-founder and Archive Curator Nicole Wines with the Lizandro Artiles, owner of Amigolandia, a sports bar in Arroyo, Puerto Rico where the owner is as passionate about music as he is about sports.
Drums on Display
A djembe drum and two batá on display at Amigolandia sports bar in Arroyo, Puerto Rico.
Drums
A variety of drums and percussion instruments on display in Amigolandia sports bar in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, where the owner loves music as much as he loves sports.
"La Música es el Alma de los Pueblos"
Conga head on display at Amigolandia Sports Bar with saying "Music is the soul of the people."
Gabriel Muñoz & Melodías Borinqueñas
Gabriel Muñoz & Melodías Borinqueñas performing at Rutgers University in 2018.
Professora Amazonas
Professora Amazonas singing and playing the pandeiro in the roda in costume.