Luminaries with Brenda Spielmann
Luminaries with Brenda Spielmann
Join us via Zoom Wednesday, Sept. 11th, 7 pm EDT
Join artist Brenda Spielmann as she shares her project Luminaries, where she photographs para-athletes and hand-embroiders their images with metallic thread on photographic paper. Rooted in her personal connection to the disabled community through her son, who was born with a disability, this project emphasizes Brenda’s belief in the power of representation and the significance of diverse perspectives.
Each embroidered photograph adds a tactile element, showcasing the uniqueness of each athlete and highlighting their dedication. The metal thread serves as a metaphor for radiance and brilliance. Through this project, Brenda aspires to challenge ableist attitudes, fostering greater understanding, empathy, and inclusion for all individuals, ultimately celebrating diversity.
We hope you will join us for an engaging conversation about the evolution of this work and the potential of representation and visibility to affect positive, inclusive change.
Brenda Spielmann, a Brazilian-born photo-based artist now residing in Canada, is intrigued by concepts of normalcy and delves into disability narratives in her work. Using embroidery and other photographic interventions, she adds layers to storytelling, challenging conventional notions and celebrating the richness of human experience. Spielmann founded “Lightwriters” , a photography program where she taught photography to kids and teens with disabilities in schools and hospitals. Brenda worked for editorial clients in Miami, São Paulo, and Toronto. She exhibited in group and solo shows in North Carolina, L.A., Chicago, Colorado, Toronto, Berlin, and online.
