ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

A solo exhibition by the artist and author Pamela Mercado-Michelli. The artist will be showcasing her new children's book titled "Daniela y Mateo viajan a Argentina", which she made in collaboration with the illustrators Noelia and Membri.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Pamela Mercado Michelli. An Afro-Latina originally from Puerto Rico, Pamela is a mother and children’s book author who enjoys connecting communities through culture and literature. Pamela currently works as a Project Supervisor for the City of Minneapolis developing and revising policing policy. Pamela holds a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice and a Master's in Advocacy & Political Leadership from Metropolitan State University. She has also had the opportunity to share her first book titled "Daniela y Mateo viajan a Puerto Rico" throughout the state of Minnesota including Ramsey and Hennepin County libraries, Children's MN Hospital, and various Spanish Immersion schools and learning centers.

Noelia is from the City of Buenos Aires, although she was born in the Valley of Argentine Patagonia. In addition to being a wife and mother of three, her greatest passion is illustrating and without a doubt, for her, it is a beautiful privilege to be part of this book accompanying the characters of Daniela and Mateo to discover the beautiful mountain range in addition to the traditions of her country.

Membri is a visual artist from Córdoba, Argentina. Membri grew up preferring to draw before anything else, and luckily her family always was supportive. At the age of eight, Membri started studying cartooning (very inspired by the cartoons on television). Since then, Membri has never been able to dedicate herself to anything else, because drawing is part of her daily life, it is her engine and also her way of connecting with emotions. Membri is pleased to be able to add colors to this beautiful story and is very honored to be part of such a beautiful team.