Next Wave Festival - Mercedes, Part 1

Conceived and created by Modesto Flako Jimenez

Mercedes, Part 1, a multidisciplinary documentary, gallery, and healing room installation by Modesto Flako Jimenez (Taxilandia), brings viewers into a poetic, visually stunning recreation of the Bushwick home where he was raised by his grandmother Mercedes after he arrived from the Dominican Republic. As an adult, Flako served as her main caregiver as she battled dementia, and uncovered years of letters, receipts, and papers that documented her impact on the Latine community. Part of a larger multidisciplinary project, Mercedes, Part 1 unlocks one woman’s home to amplify community outreach, spread the word about mental healthcare resources, and captivate audiences with an immersive story of multigenerational care.

Documentary directed by Brisa Areli Muñoz

Gallery and Healing Room
Set design by Michael Minaham
Sound design by Drew Weinstein
Lighting design by Megan Lang
Video design by Juan “Wamoo” Alvarez and Victor Morales
Curated by Cricket Brown

Location: Fishman Space

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