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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Oconee History Museum is proud to display the art of Shakira Olivera-Bautista throughout the museum.At the opening, the artist will be here to talk about her art, her artistic process, and how her culture and heritage influences her art.
Refreshments will be served.
Exhibit Opening is FREE and open to the public.
About the Artist:
Shakira Olivera-Bautista is a 22-year-old Mexican American artist from Greenville, South Carolina, finishing a B.A. in Studio Art at Furman University. Her art is rooted in personal stories, cultural memory, and identity, and she works across painting, drawing, photography, and illustration. A lot of her inspiration comes from her heritage and everyday life moments that continue to shape the way she sees the world.
For her 2025 senior capstone, Navigating Dualities, she created a ten-piece digital illustration series that reflects the layered experiences of Mexican American college students in the South. The project highlights immigrant narratives, gender equity, and voices that often go unheard, and it’s been recognized for the way it brings those stories forward. Through her art, she hopes to create spaces for dialogue, connection, and the celebration of our shared cultural heritage.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
123 Browns Square Dr, Walhalla, SC, United States, South Carolina 29691
