Alien, 2019, Digital Video.
HD, 16:9, MP4, Color, Stereo, 10:58 min
Edition of 3/1 AP
The project draws inspiration from the Queens, NY, neighborhood where Yali Romagoza has lived since leaving her native Cuba in 2011. "Alien" not only seeks to give visibility to the Latinx community—often overlooked and delegitimized by society—but also confronts the layered meaning of the word "alien" as it pertains to immigration. Frequently used to label non-citizens, the term underscores the exclusion and dehumanization faced by immigrant communities. The project juxtaposes this reality with utopian visions of the American Dream, challenging perceptions of identity, belonging, and resilience while shedding light on the struggles and aspirations of immigrants.