Denniston Hill is pleased to present the new performance “Mule” by Carlos Martiel on June 25th.
Performance: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Reception: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
This durational performance – developed at Denniston Hill- alludes to modern day slavery and labor exploitation, particularly as it affects immigrants from Latin America working in the United States’ agricultural sector.
Martiel’s 8-hour performance brings attention to increasing injustice and abuse against undocumented farm workers.
Reports of injustice and abuse against farm workers abound including those of opportunistic crew leaders, substandard housing, violence against farm workers by community members of the dominant culture, exclusion from labor laws, inadequate housing, pesticide violations, and long hours.
Out of fear of displacement and deportation, farm workers often remain unable to protest inadequate conditions or report employer’s violation of labor, health or safety laws to state authorities. This lack of legal status sets the stage for farm workers’ lack of voice, agency and advocacy – in essence it creates their invisibility.
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