Colombian artist and musician Juancho Cano presents his exhibition “FRAGMENTARIO: Visions in Pieces” at Athentic Brewing Co. in Athens, Georgia. The show features two sets of paintings: one created in Colombia and the other after his move to the United States three years ago. The works draw heavily on the heritage and culture of Pasto, Colombia, including imagery from the annual Carnaval de Negros y Blancos, such as the Andean devil figure. Cano also plans a multimedia event on June 7 incorporating music, stage art, and video, with contributions from his band BAMBARABANDA and colleagues.
The exhibition matters because it explores the immigrant experience through visual fragmentation, representing the duality of Cano’s identity split between his homeland and his new life in the U.S. By blending traditional Colombian folklore with contemporary artistic expression, Cano uses art to bridge cultural and language barriers, sharing his heritage with a new community. The show also highlights how artists can maintain cultural roots while adapting to a new environment, offering a personal narrative that resonates with broader discussions of migration and belonging.