JUS SOLI: A FILM BY DARRYL RICHARDSON

Darryl Richardson (born 1987, Chicago, IL) is a lens-based visual artist specializing in documentary portraiture and experimental filmmaking. His work is deeply rooted in exploring notions of race, identity, and belonging, particularly within the context of the Black diaspora. Through his art, Darryl aims to challenge conventional notions of what it means to be Black, while offering a deeply personal and powerful perspective on the complexities of Black identity and belonging. His use of light and shadow, color and texture, invites viewers to see the world through a different lens.

In ‘JUS SOLI’, an experimental essay-film, vignettes from Costa Chica Oaxaca intricately compose a poetic exploration of Afro-Mexican identity. Through a meditative exploration, the film navigates the nuanced history, enduring resilience, and contemporary narratives of this overlooked community. ‘JUS SOLI’ stands as a lyrical ode, seamlessly integrating thoughts, images, and scenes into a mosaic that vividly encapsulates the essence of a people deeply rooted in the pulse of a nation. 

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