She observed people who left their native land, and in many instances the transition was successful. However, on some occasions individuals were unable to find or secure a shelter appropriate to their name, and they’re therefore called “homeless.”
Ramos’s dwelling is constructed from found wood, twigs, and mud and refers to stability and continuity. The timber has been whitewashed, emphasising a ghostly and temporary feel, whereas the makeshift transparent sown tent represents the interior, signifying attributes of mobility and relocation - the wooden skeleton is left behind. Her installation is primitive, incomplete, and organic in its shape, and it has a personal significance. Like many young people, Ramos left her family and memories on the Island of Aruba, as it was essential for her to leave her comfortable environment and experience life in an unaccustomed country. She continues building these temporary structures resembling her memories and roots, which are deeply embedded and anchored in her awareness.
Image: Velvet Zoe Ramos, Broken Home, 2010, found wood, twigs, mud and painted cotton scrim, installation view Highgate Woods, dimensions variable.
Courtesy and ©Velvet Zoe Ramos and Renée Pfister Art & Gallery Consultancy.
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