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iDiaspora Photo Contest 2022 - Gallery

Somos de acá by: Nia De indias (Andrés Parra Herrera)

Country of Origin: Colombia
Country of Residence: Chile

Somos de acá or Whe are from here. It is a series of 40 polaroid pictures made in the year 2021 by the artist Andrés Parra, better known as Nia De Indias.. The main goal was to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the artist migration from Colombia to Chile, gathering a group of Colombian families, visiting their homes, and interviewing them to highlight their personal stories as immigrants, no matter their social class, gender identity, age, sexual orientation or how they arrived, whether it was looking for new life opportunities or working for a foreign company. Andrés migrated from Colombia with his parents, and it is important to show his diaspora as a positively contribute to Chilean society. Finally, all photos are accompanied by the story printed on a Colombian passport page of each family, making it easier for the viewer to understand and empathize with each of them.

  • Title
    Laura y Pablo
    Brief Introduction
    Laura migrated with her family from Buenaventura, and now she lives with his boyfriend from Venezuela.
    Photo location
    Santiago
  • Title
    Katherine y Milagros
    Brief Introduction
    Katherine migrated to Santiago with her daughter Milagros.
    Photo location
    Santiago
  • Title
    Robinson y Jose
    Brief Introduction
    Robinson and Jose migrate to Chile together as a couple.
    Photo location
    Santiago