Q&A: Reach & Rise Signature Residences Hosts A Contemporary Art Show

Photography by Alejandro Chavarria on April 27th, 2022 in Arts, Editorials, Lifestyle

Celia Ledon

Miami, FL – April 27, 2022 – Reach & Rise Signature Residences hosted A Contemporary Art Show on April 27 at 6:00 p.m. alongside The Doral Contemporary Art Museum. It was an evening of fashion, art and music held at the exclusive Reach & Rise Signature Residences penthouse. Prominent Cuban visual artist Celia Ledon showcased her collection of wearable installations with a fashion show and Arte a La Carta curated the pieces of artworks from the Museum’s collection that were on display throughout the penthouse.

World Red Eye went behind the scenes with Celia Ledon, to get an exclusive first look at the Contemporary Art Show. Read the full Q&A below.

WRE: How would you describe your art?

Celia Ledon: I describe my art as wearable installations. The word “wearable” brings specific notions of how the art is placed on a human body, despite the sculptured and sometimes rigid construction of the piece.

WRE: How were you introduced into the world of art and fashion?

CL: I made my first pieces in Cuba, starting with the project “Arte y Moda,” and then internationally at the Kennedy Center with Artes de Cuba Festival, where I constructed a five-meter dress installation.

WRE: Where would you say most of the inspiration behind your pieces comes from?

CL: The inspiration comes mostly from the materials themselves, as they provide the path to creation by playing with them. However, I also have pieces inspired by paintings and sculptures from Fabelo, Sosabravo, Manolo Valdes and Giger, among others.

WRE: As a Cuban artist, how has your identity influenced your work?

CL: My identity influences my work from a perspective of “out of the box” thinking which includes working in scarcity and the layout of baroque figures and a mixture of textures, such as Havana itself.

WRE: What materials do you typically use to craft your pieces?

CL: I typically use discarded materials, recycling and upcycling everyday objects, and non-orthodox materials regarding costume design.

WRE: Can you tell us a bit about Clandestine?

CL: Clandestine is a Cuban brand that I worked with for two years while making the collections.

WRE: What will you be working on next?

CL: Next, I’m working on the second edition of Fashion Art and Design with Doral Contemporary Art Museum. I’m also focusing on my career as an artist with a few new projects.