Birdhouses
Birdhouses is an installation made of birdhouses that echoes the times when Tavare was a child and his greatest desire was to fly. To grow wings and fly far, far away into the infinite blue sky. In the Dominican Republic, the word pájaro is used as a derogatory slur to target LGBTQ+ people. Despite its negative cultural connotation, the word translates literally as bird. So, as a queer kid, for him it always seemed strange to think of this word.
Artist’s statement
My artistic project aims to address the lack of diverse representations in childhood. When creating moving images, I celebrate the beauty and diversity of human experiences, with a particular focus on love beyond heteronormativity. I envision a world where children are seen as active participants in political and social discussions, allowed to voice their perspectives, and treated with equality and respect, without restrictive limitations imposed in the name of protection.
Bio
Born in 1996 in the Dominican Republic, Jeure Tavare is a multidisciplinary artist who graduated from the experimental school of performing arts La 37 por las Tablas and from the film directing program at the Altos de Chavón School of Design, creating and collaborating on various projects. His short films have been selected for international film festivals, and he is currently developing an animated short film, Fonprocine, that won the Dominican National Fund.
