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SUMMARY:Buhay Ko\, by Beyah Delfin
LOCATION:Day-Riverside Branch\nDay-Riverside Branch
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DESCRIPTION:Opening reception for Buhay Ko\, multimedia art by Beyah Delfi
 n. Exhibit runs from December 7\, 2026–February 12\, 2027.\nhttps:/
 /slcpl.libnet.info/event/17273763
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>Artist's Statement<br /></strong><
 /p>\n<p>Lolo&rsquo\;s Legacy: A Journey Through Immigration\, Memory\, and
  Family</p>\n<p>This exhibition tells the story of my grandfather\, Lolo\,
  and his immigration from the Philippines to the United States. Through hi
 s life\, from hopeful beginnings to the quiet struggles of aging\, I explo
 re how the immigrant experience shapes identity across generations.</p>\n<
 p>Using symbolic colors and motifs (snickers bar\, rice\, and the American
  flag)\, family photos\, and scenes from Lolo&rsquo\;s life\, I reflect on
  both the dream and disillusionment of America. Works like The Birth of an
  American Dream and Exporting My Best draw from his youth as a rice farmer
  and his early hopes for a better life. In contrast\, pieces like Lolo&rsq
 uo\;s Bed\, and Buhay Pa capture the sorrow and exhaustion of aging\, care
 giving\, and loss.</p>\n<p>Most of the paintings\, particularly the portra
 its\, meet the viewer&rsquo\;s gaze directly. This confrontational eye con
 tact demands reflection\, asking us to reckon with the truth that we are o
 nly here because someone before us believed in the promise of America.&nbs
 p\;&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>This exhibition is both a tribute and a challenge\, a c
 all to look closely at the lives that came before us\, to recognize their 
 strength\, and to reconsider the ideals we often take for granted. Through
  Lolo&rsquo\;s eyes\, I invite you to reflect on your own story and what i
 t means to belong.</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Artist's Bio<br /></strong></p
 >\n<p>Beyah Delfin is a multidisciplinary artist from Salt Lake City\, Uta
 h\, who centers her work around stories told from her grandfather\, Lolo\,
  and focuses on themes of national and personal identity. Working primaril
 y with 2D materials like charcoal and acrylic paint\, she uses intentional
  materials and colors as a way to invite viewers to reflect on their lives
  and the stories they carry from their family.</p>\n<p>Inspired by her Fil
 ipino heritage\, Beyah creates pieces that celebrate both the beauty of th
 e aging body through Lolo&rsquo\;s life and the familial history that has 
 shaped her own. Her work emphasizes her detail in movement and texture to 
 illustrate the emotions of her grandfather&rsquo\;s story.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>
 Currently a student at the University of Utah\, Beyah continues to carry o
 n Lolo&rsquo\;s story through her studies in political science and interna
 tional studies\, all while continuing her artistic pursuits. She believes 
 that art is one of the most powerful ways to advocate for what is importan
 t and learn about our history. Through this exhibition\, she hopes viewers
  will find the time to consider the importance of immigrants in our countr
 y and the power of family. This is Beyah&rsquo\;s second gallery exhibitio
 n and the year of her grandfather&rsquo\;s 97th birthday!</p>\n<p></p>\n<p
 ></p>\nhttps://slcpl.libnet.info/event/17273763
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