Lucía Duque’s work featured in new art exhibition
Special to The Clinton Courier
Area residents will have the opportunity to visit an upcoming art exhibition by Clinton artist Lucía Duque, formerly of Spain. Duque recently completed a mural in the Main Street Clinton Boulevard District.
Opening April 4, The Nomad’s Journey exhibition will be held at the Arts Center of Mississippi, located at 201 East Pascagoula Street in Jackson. An opening event will be held on April 4 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
In the context of the current global migration crisis, The Nomad’s Journey explores with sensitivity and depth the experiences of those forced to leave their homes in search of a better future. Through her work, Duque captures both the darkness of conflict—bombings, violence, hunger and insecurity—and the light of hope that fuels migration. Her paintings evoke the migration of birds, symbolizing resilience and survival.
The collection highlights various migration realities worldwide, from refugees fleeing Syria and Ukraine to displaced people in the Congo and those enduring treacherous journeys through the Darién jungle.
“As an artist, I feel called and responsible to speak about the moment we are living in history. Through my paintings, I want to contribute to the dialogue about this situation, bring visibility, and embrace those who are suffering, with the respect and dignity they deserve. An artist has the responsibility to speak about the era in which they live,” says Duque.
The public is encouraged to attend the exhibition, which seeks to foster empathy and raise awareness about the migration issue. For more information about Duque, visit www.LuciaDuque.com.
