Celebrating American Diversity
"WE WERE ALWAYS HERE"
ON DISPLAY THROUGH JAN 15TH
A powerful and direct reframing of the myth of the outsider.
EXHIBITION DESCRIPTION:
This exhibition invites viewers to reconsider the relationship between indigeneity and immigration in the Americas. Inspired by the perspective of artist Nelson Cardenas, originally from Colombia, the show challenges the conventional narrative that labels many Latin American people as “immigrants” entering someone else’s land. Instead, it highlights the deep ancestral connections that bind these communities to the territories of the Americas—connections that existed long before modern borders, nations, and definitions of citizenship.
The artworks in this exhibition ask: What does it mean to be called an immigrant in the very place your ancestors once walked? How do colonial histories distort our sense of belonging? And how might art restore a more truthful understanding of identity—one rooted in heritage, memory, and an ancient presence that predates imposed boundaries?
Through painting, sculpture, portraiture, and mixed media, Nelson explores the themes of displacement, homecoming, lineage, and reclamation. Together, they reveal a powerful truth: many who are labeled as “arriving” are, in fact, returning—affirming that they were always part of this land’s story.
GALLERY MCO!
Exhibition at The Orlando International Airport!
🌟 FusionFest Presents: “The Art of Joy” at Gallery MCO 🌟
Experience a vibrant celebration of creativity and culture with “The Art of Joy”, on view starting Nov. 4th at Gallery MCO inside the Orlando International Airport. This inspiring exhibition brings together ten talented Central Florida artists, each expressing their unique interpretation of joy through diverse cultural lenses.
🖼️ Location:
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Terminal B, Level 3 – Near the Food Court
🎨 Featured Artists:
Adriana Moa
JoKeeta
Judith Arnold
Maho Shing
Mirjana Cesar
Nelson Cardenas
Patrick Noze
PJ Svedja
Sanjana Deshmukh
Valerio Mazzoli
🧭 Curated by:
Gareth Edwards
Visual Arts Curator, FusionFest
📅 Exhibition Dates:
November 4, 2024 – January 20, 2025
✨ Presented by FusionFest in partnership with Orlando International Airport, this exhibition invites travelers and locals alike to pause, reflect, and rediscover the radiant spirit of joy that connects us all.
For more information about FusionFest, visit www.FusionFest.org
Triple "O" Interactive Art Game!
A Perfect Union Art Gallery extends huge thanks to everyone involved in making the Triple “O” Interactive Art Game such an inspiring and successful experience throughout the 2024–2025 season.
We are truly grateful for the collaboration with FusionFest and shared vision that made this creative journey possible. A special thank-you to all of our featured artists, judges, contestants, and audience members for their energy and insight, and to everyone who joined us in celebrating art, culture, and community through play.
As we take a brief pause, we’re already looking forward with great excitement to the 2026 season of the Triple “O” Interactive Art Game—where imagination, conversation, and connection meet once again.
Stay tuned to A Perfect Union Art Gallery and FusionFest for updates, announcements, and ways to participate in the next round of creativity and fun.
Thank you all for helping make this past season truly unforgettable—we can’t wait to see you again next year!
