HERE WE ARE NOW

Group of diverse people smiling and posing for a photo at a social gathering, standing in front of a black wall with large green plants.

Here We Are Now is a short documentary piece that delves into the artistic journeys of six Latinx creatives living in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. Made in collaboration with Yo Soy Collective, the film explores personal stories of creativity and magic and the strength to follow one’s dreams and passions, as told by Asiel Adán Sánchez, Daniel J Márquez, Karena Bravo, Natalie Estay Valenzuela, Oscar Jimenez and Kathleen Gonzalez.

Created by Vanessa Valenzuela and Strangeworld Studios the documentary was shown as part of Ancestral Magik, an exhibition curated by Jessica Ibacache showcasing contemporary narratives from the Latin American continent held at Blak Dot Gallery in Brunswick.

Exploring the past and reflecting on the present, Here We are Now initiates an intimate conversation about our individual voices but a shared sense of a community. The film invites the viewer to embrace each artist’s unique talents, honesty and resilience as they open up about and offer a glimpse into their lives. A unique perspective of the stories from the Latinx diaspora told by the artists themselves.

Read more about Ancestral Magik here.

Watch the full documentary online for free.

A woman with black hair and bangs sits at a cluttered desk in a colorful, art-filled room, speaking with a slightly serious expression.
A person with short dark hair wearing colorful makeup, large green earrings, and a patterned shawl over a floral shirt, speaking indoors with bookshelves and a decorative fan in the background.
Woman with glasses, wearing a black hat and patterned brown blazer, sitting on her knees in an art gallery with a large artwork in the background. She is smiling, with her hands clasped near her chin, and wearing large earrings, rings, and a nose ring.
A man with glasses, a beard, and a necklace, sitting in a music studio with musical equipment and shelves, looking to the side, holding a device in his hands. Subtitles read 'sounds probably a bit airy fairy.'
Man with curly hair speaking in a room with colorful artwork and musical instruments on display.
An artist standing in her studio surrounded by paintings, art supplies, and bottles of paint.