Multidisciplinary Artist Soraya Abu Naba’a Recognized at the 31st Biennial of Visual Arts at the Museum of Modern Art in Santo Domingo
- wgclients01
- Sep 10
- 2 min read
The Gary Nader Art Centre is pleased to announce that multidisciplinary artist Soraya Abu Naba’a has been honored at the 31st Biennial of Visual Arts, held at the Museum of Modern Art in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, for her installation Palo vivo: Between Roots and Memories.
The work explores the interconnection between community, land, and memory through two elements deeply rooted in Caribbean rural life: the palo vivo and the pelliza. Both, born from necessity and everyday use, are transformed into powerful symbols of regeneration, belonging, and connection to the environment.
Inspired by deep ecology—a philosophical movement that recognizes the intrinsic value of all living beings—the installation combines materials such as fabric, wood, metal, and paint to create an immersive experience. The suspended textile forms evoke an expanded ecosystem in which the boundaries between art, body, and nature dissolve, offering a poetics of repair and belonging.
“I am deeply grateful to receive this award in recognition of an installation that weaves ancestral traditions with a contemporary aesthetic. This honor celebrates not only my creative journey, but also the wisdom of generations that continue to inspire my practice—and serves as a reminder of the profound interconnectedness of the natural world and all living beings", said Abu Naba’a regarding this recognition.
Gary Nader, founder and director of the Gary Nader Art Centre, added:
“Soraya Abu Naba’a’s work reaffirms the strength of Latin American art as a vehicle of memory, identity, and awareness. This well-deserved recognition amplifies an authentic and powerful voice that honors our roots and invites us to reflect on the future.”
With this award, Soraya Abu Naba’a further consolidates her position within the contemporary art landscape and reaffirms the Gary Nader Art Centre’s commitment to supporting artists whose innovative and relevant proposals contribute to the cultural and social dialogue of our region.