Pepon Osorio

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Pepon Osorio

A memory house can be defined as a unique location that contains several diverse memories as recalled by the bearer of the images. In Pepon Osorio’s case, the memory house was created by combining his childhood memories while at the barbershop. Personally, I would create a memory house of the times I had at my grandmother’s house. She lived in a mansion overlooking the lake with her two Labradors and seven house cleaners. Some of the memorable objects include the antique long case clock, the brick kiln and the wooden rocking chair. One particular memory is that of my grandmother reading me Winnie the Pooh every evening before I slept.

Seeing art in a home setting is definitely more rewarding and different because of the familiarity. In the home environment, people can see familiar things and have feelings. Museums may be designed in the same way but is difficult to achieve the same effect.

Tina’s house was burnt in a devastating fire. Some art may be narrative while others are simply abstract and devoid of themes. Osorio positioned himself as a third party onlooker as well as a direct witness to all the events. Writers and playwrights establish their presence by assuming the first person perspective while describing events and memories. One such story is that of Mark Twain in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

Osorio’s work acts to invoke a change in emotional and conceptual perceptions of people’s misfortunes within the society. Through his artistic creations, Osorio manages to pass the message that it is important to empathize with fellow human beings. He also passes the minor message of appreciating our past and all the elements in it. Personally, I have participated in various demonstrations and activist movements against gun use and racial discrimination.

Osorio’s implication of being displaced originates from his discomfort in living in a world that does not appreciate historical personal memories. This sentiment is reflected in his artistic creations that are mostly somber and depressing.