ARANGO, MAURICIO, Brooklyn, New York, will travel to Bogotá, Santa Marta, and Medellín, Colombia, to conduct research related to the political violence that has gripped the country, meeting with governmental and non-governmental organizations and individuals involved in the coverage and analysis of decades of violence. The tumultuous social history of Colombia, Arango’s home country, has led him to consider how deeply traumatic events permeate the conditions of everyday life. The trip will offer him the time to gather experiences, thoughts, and ideas that will influence and shape future artwork.