What is Left Behind

Curated by Kristina Singleton

The Frank Ratchye Project Space is pleased to present What is Left Behind, a solo exhibition by Root Division Studio Artist Alumni Edy Cahueque. 

What is Left Behind centers the lived experiences of immigrants who work blue-collar jobs and whose labor fundamentally shapes society yet often remains overlooked. Using materials related to blue-collar work such as tile, drywall, and plywood, Cahueque uses this canvas to honor the craftsmanship and resilience carried throughout the everyday lives of these workers. With ongoing ICE raids, heightened surveillance, and the use of racial profiling to target communities of color, Cahueque brings attention to the humanity and vulnerability of immigrant and Latinx communities. This body of work encourages viewers to confront what is left behind when individuals are taken, and to reflect on the sacrifices endured and the persistent strength sustained despite it all.