Edra Soto

Lives and works in Chicago, IL, USA

Artist statement

My work is motivated by constructed social hierarchies, culture-historic archaeology and vernacular languages, which I situate in engaging and contemplative contexts. I aim to challenge the boundaries between audience, artist and the work itself, prompting viewers to reconsider the nature of urban space, cross-cultural dynamics, the legacy of colonialism, and personal responsibility. My upbringing and relationships with communities in Puerto Rico and the US informs my artistic practice. Often manifested in representational form, my work walks the line between visual arts, social practice, immersive installations, and architectural interventions.

Artwork