Photo Courtesy of Julie Louisa Hagenbuch
This semester, Bucknell University is honored to host Voluspa Jarpa, a renowned Chilean artist, as the Ekard Artist-in-Residence. Students have had the privilege of experiencing her work through classes like Printmaking, where Professor Eddy Lopez collaborates with Jarpa to bridge the language barrier between Spanish and English.
Participants had the opportunity to witness Jarpa’s ongoing printing projects, showcasing her artistic process and vulnerability in sharing unfinished artwork. In an artist’s talk on March 7th, Jarpa revealed her past and current work, focusing on themes of cultural trauma and information censorship.
Jarpa’s latest works delve into the dark history of human zoos, colonialist displays that persisted until 1958, showcasing natives and people of color as exhibits. Through AI face animation, she breathes life back into archival photos of human zoo subjects, shedding light on their unjust treatment.
Recently, Jarpa brought her unique creations to Bucknell University and the Susquehanna River. Inspired by the wiped-out Susquehannock tribes, she presented her piece “EXTINCTION” on the Science Quad, using video mapping Technology to project thought-provoking visuals on Bertrand Library.
The performance highlighted the tragic history of the Susquehannock people’s extinction, bringing awareness to the loss and honoring their memory. For many, including those with a connection to Pennsylvania’s Native American heritage, Jarpa’s work serves as a reminder of the land’s complex history and the importance of acknowledging past injustices.
While we can’t undo the tragedies of the past, Jarpa’s art allows us to reflect on the impact of historical events and pay tribute to those who have been forgotten. The modernity and beauty of the “EXTINCTION” video performance offer a poignant reminder of our responsibility to remember and learn from history.
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