EDRA SOTO: los ojos del viento (the eyes of the wind)
An interview with the artist in conjunction with her solo show
(viewing room under construction)
March 14 - April 11, 2026
los ojos del viento (the eyes of the wind)
The title los ojos del viento (the eyes of the wind) references both the etymology of “window” (from the Latin ventus, wind) and the metaphor of architectural openings as sites of observation, passage, and exchange. Throughout the exhibition, windows, screens, and thresholds operate as formal and conceptual devices—structures that frame vision while signaling movement, migration, and communication.
The title los ojos del viento (the eyes of the wind) references both the etymology of “window” (from the Latin ventus, wind) and the metaphor of architectural openings as sites of observation, passage, and exchange. Throughout the exhibition, windows, screens, and thresholds operate as formal and conceptual devices—structures that frame vision while signaling movement, migration, and communication.
Edra, what is the meaning of these sculptural forms for you?
These sculptural forms are abstract representations inspired by Puerto Rican "rejas" — wrought-iron screens that symbolize the working-class communities of the archipelago and are now a staple of the nation’s visual language. The series is titled "por la señal" (by the signal) and through the symmetrical cross-like shapes, I am reclaiming meanings gained through a religious upbringing to express migration, direction, and the journeys that have brought me closer to my idea of what home means to me.
For this work, I draw inspiration from a tabernacle, a devotional centerpiece also known as “the place of dwelling,” a vision that impacted my upbringing while attending Catholic school. In questioning the methods of indoctrination in colonial traditions, I reclaim the tabernacle as a space for personal memories and a symbol of guidance and direction.