Representación visual contemporánea del éxodo venezolano como crónica concienciadora de los problemas sociales de nuestro tiempo

Abstract

Migrations have become a distinctive phenomenon of the 21st century, resulting from the social, political, and economic problems affecting various countries. Venezuela has reached the status of exodus, with the consequential humanitarian and emotional repercussions that this situation entails. In the face of these circumstances, we have set out to address, in an iconographic manner, the social issues present in the Venezuelan exodus, considering it an essential chronicle of our historical time and a tool for raising social awareness. With this purpose, we have developed an interdisciplinary proposal that employs mixed techniques based on collage and visual and auditory installation. We aim to encourage a multisensory experience where the spectator immerses themselves in the chaos generated by the overlapping sounds during their stay in the room and interaction with the artwork. The sound management leads to a gradual transition, where dissonance gives way to the narrative of testimonials from Venezuelan migrants, acoustically transforming into a state of empathy. At the end of the journey, the spectator is faced with a collage encapsulating the multiple perspectives related to the exodus phenomenon, highlighting the acute crisis currently experienced by the country. This sensory journey not only illustrates the complexity of the problem but also evokes feelings of profound discomfort and empathy in the spectator, who suddenly confronts the reality of a country immersed in chaos and forced migration. From this experience, valuable life lessons can be drawn.