Co-Sponsored by and held in conjunction with an exhibit at the UIS Visual Arts Gallery,
artist Moises Salazar Tlatenchi will share and discuss projects that explore the intersections
of queer and immigrant identities within the Latinx community. Their studio practice
examines themes of cultural heritage, resilience, and social justice, with works that
challenge the dehumanization of immigrant communities. These projects create space for
dialogue on issues of representation, equity, and empowerment.
This event will highlight how the personal narratives in their work reflect broader
cultural dynamics and offer insights into the challenges faced by marginalized
communities. Tlatenchi’s art practice encourages the audience to critically engage with
topics of social justice and representation, demonstrating how creative expression can
foster collective action and drive meaningful change.
Moises Salazar Tlatenchi is a non-binary artist based in Chicago, Illinois. Tlatenchi’s work
has been exhibited nationally and internationally at WOAW Gallery, Salon ACME 8, the
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, NADA, National Museum of Mexican Art, and
the Chicago Cultural Center. A Finalist of The QUEERART PRIZE, Tlatenchi’s work has
been featured in publications such as The Hispanic Executive, artnet, HYPERALLERGIC,
and THE LATINX PROJECT. Tlatenchi has participated in the The Hyde Park Art Center
Residency and is a recipient of LuminArts Foundation Arts Fellowship, 3Arts Make a
Wave Grant and is a Fire Island Artist Residency recipient. Most recently Tlatenchi has
been named one of the 2023 Breakout Artists: Chicago’s Next Generation of Image
Makers.
Co-sponsored by UIS Visual Arts Gallery, Gender & Sexuality Student Services Office and
Diversity Center
