RAMIRO CHAVEZ - IN RESIDENCE

(Córdoba, Argentina, 1979) From 1997 to 2000 he studied for a degree in Cinematography and Television at the National University of Córdoba, in Argentina. Immediately after 2000 to 2001 he completed the photography degree at the Linio Enea Spilimbergo Higher School of Applied Arts.

He has been recognized on several occasions, highlighting among them: second place in the Second Fahrenheit Prize for Contemporary Photography, Mexico (2008), PhotoEspaña Discovery Selection, Spain (2009); Honorable mention of the Tequila Centenario Award for emerging artists, delivered at the ZonaMACO art fair (2009);  RegardsCroises residence, in Brittany, France (2010); Residency in the International Studio and Curatorial Program, sponsored by FONCA; scholarship from BBVA Bancomer - Museo de Arte Carrillo Gil Young Artists Program, in Mexico (2012-14), Honorable mention at the XVI Centro de la Imagen Photography Biennial, in Mexico (2014) and the Residency at Beta Local, in San Juan, Puerto Rico (2015).

19.11.2020 — 07.01.2021

The artist Ramiro Chaves in collaboration with the therapist María Tovar, have developed a program of meetings and weekly workshops, for 7 weeks, in collaboration with the women caregivers of girls and boys, using art as a pedagogical tool to address issues of healing and thanatology.

We seek that art and creativity promote an approach to issues of affectivity, relationships, physical and mental activity, as well as the grieving processes that this community experiences in its daily life, accentuating itself in the current context of COVID-19.

Objectives of the residency:

• Inhabiting mourning through art

• Promote a space for socialization

• Generate new stimulating experiences for women caregivers

• Promote your physical and mental activity

• Strengthen the bond between the community
 religious women

• Encourage caring for people who care for others