“Borderland Masks” is a collaborative project developed by MFA candidate Andrés Caballero with the support of the Mellon-Fronteridades Graduate Fellowship. A reception is set for Thursday, Oct. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m., and the exhibition runs until Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the School of Art’s Lionel Rombach Gallery.
Caballero’s project began with oral history recordings that culminated in a series of multimedia pieces telling the stories of a group of Lucha Libre wrestling fans around the US/Mexico border. The exploration of this tradition within the context of the borderlands emphasizes its role as a cultural and social force.
By collaborating with the Lucha Libre community and delving into the personal stories of its followers, the exhibition fosters a greater understanding of this folkloric practice and its impact on individual and collective identities.
Caballero is a graduate student in the School of Art’s Photography, Video and Imaging program.