A powerful, heart wrenching, exhibit now at the Holland Project in collaboration with the Of the Sol Collective is “The Missing and Murdered” by local photographer Alejandra Rubio on display until October 12th.
Gallery hours are Wed to Fri 12 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m to 2 p.m. A closing reception will take place October 12th from 1 to 3 p.m.
“In this series of photographs, I aim to honor and shed light on the tragic reality of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. This piece is a visual homage to our ancestors and a poignant reminder of the ongoing crisis that affects our communities today,” Rubio writes.
“These photographs captures the murdered indigenous women and girl. Through these imagery, I seek to convey both the profound loss we have endured and the resilience of our people. The colors of the ribbon skirts on a dark background serves to highlight the stark contrasts between the vibrant life that has been lost and the somber reality of the issue.
I strive to give voice to those who have been silenced and to draw attention to the systemic issues that perpetuate this crisis.
This work is a call to awareness and action. It is a reminder that the fight for justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls is not just a distant history but an urgent and ongoing struggle. Through these photographs, I hope to foster empathy, provoke thought, and inspire collective effort towards meaningful change.”
Our Town Reno, Citizen’s Forum, September 2024