Mariana Ortega

Mariana Ortega, Associate Professor at Penn State, explores deep connections between art and Latinx identity in her work, "Carnalities: The Art of Living in Latinidad." She discusses carnal aesthetics, highlighting how intimacy influences perception and reshapes artistic practices. Ortega emphasizes the role of photography in engaging with themes of mourning and colonialism. By listening to photographs, especially those documenting migration, she delves into their emotional weight and communal significance. The conversation emphasizes art's power to transform and remember.