The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to SACBE: Pathways of Connection |
2023/2024 BIPOC Curatorial Fellowship Exhibition
The EAC is proud to announce the 2023/24 BIPOC Curatorial Fellow is Gustavo Herrera Yepez. Yepez
has curated SACBE: Pathways of Connection creating an exhibition with a rich tapestry of cultural
significance and meaningful exploration.
Across Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula the ancient Maya civilization engineered an extraordinary network of
raised white-plastered paved roads known as sacbe. Far more than a thoroughfare a sacbe served as a
vital artery linking major ceremonial centers and cities across the dense jungle landscape. SACBE:
Pathways of Connection presents parallels between the contemporary Mayan community of the Yucatan
Peninsula and our local communities. Showcasing traditional Mayan weaving alongside contemporary
fiber art the exhibition delves into the intricate ways communities harness the power to address and
highlight pressing societal and environmental issues.
Originally a photography project SACBE: Pathways of Connection was conceived with the vision of
creating a space that bridges communities much like the ancient sacbe that connected disparate corners of
the Mayan kingdom. Embodying that ethos this exhibition brings together two distinct countries and
cultures providing a lens into the similar ways they confront and address societal and environmental
issues. More than just a Mayan road a sacbe is a symbol of communication of a spiritual journey of
trading cultures and of pathways to possibilities. Celebrating the richness of cultural diversity and the
enduring spirit of the Mayan people SACBE: Pathways of Connection links us to the past and to each
other. It seeks to inspire new ways to build stronger more connected communities that recognize the
beauty of our shared human experience.
Evanston Art Center is located at 1717 Central St. Evanston IL. Evanston Art Center Gallery Hours:
Monday–Thursday 9 am–6 pm; Friday 9 am–5 pm; Saturday & Sunday 9 am–4 pm. First and second
floor gallery spaces are accessible. Limited free parking is available.
For more information please visit us online at www.evanstonartcenter.org or contact Emma Rose
Gudewicz Director of Development & Exhibition Manager at (847) 475-5300 or
Event Venue
Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201, United States
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