“of Blood, Love, and Light”

December 2025 in the Center Gallery

This a portrait series invites viewers to see people without labels. Graciela Laurent presents each subject without captions or identifiers, removing assumptions about identity, background, or story. The work asks a simple question: if we cannot name what separates us, can we see what we share?

Her portraits are large, direct, and mirror-like. Their scale brings the viewer eye-to-eye with each person, creating a moment of presence and recognition. The images reflect courage, dignity, and the human desire to be seen without judgment.

Graciela’s process is slow and compassionate. Each portrait grows out of conversation, trust, and listening. Many of her subjects are survivors of grief, trauma, or transformation. Others simply want to step into a fuller sense of self. Together, their stories create a quiet unity rooted in empathy.

“of Blood, Love, and Light” will open on Friday, December 5th, and will remain open to the public through January 1st