Smack Mellon is pleased to present an Artist Talk in conjunction with our two solo exhibitions, Esperanza Cortés: Canté Jondo/Deep Song and Viviane Rombaldi Seppey: Voice, currently on view until November 3, 2019. Both artists make work that grapples with varied immigrant perspectives. The work of Esperanza Cortés addresses the ongoing aftermath of colonialism, particularly as it relates to social justice, labor, and cultural heritage, as well as individual and collective memory. Viviane Rombaldi Seppey explores language and communication through work that is inspired by her own background as French-speaking Swiss with Italian grandparents.