“Un Verano Contigo” — A photography group exhibition
Un Verano Contigo is a captivating exhibition showcasing Bronx & Washington Heights photographers Jeffrey “DotShotIt” Batista, Pablo Castillo, and Edgar Santana. Curated by Carlos Rivera.
Join us for Un Verano Contigo’s Opening on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT.
DJ set by Carlos Rivera. Come meet the artists, learn about their creative processes, and gain a deeper appreciation for Uptown Manhattan and the Bronx.
Jeffrey Batista, better known in creative circles as DotShotIt. As a trailblazer, I proudly represent the first generation of Dominican descent born here in the United States. My lens and imagination find their home in the bustling streets of Washington Heights, New York. Through self-guided exploration, I’ve mastered the arts of photography and videography, crafting visual tales that resonate. My work graced the silver screen with six photos featured in ‘In The Heights.’ In the realm of collaboration, I’ve left an impression on notable brands such as Warner Bros, Diageo, Hennessy, and Roc Nation, consistently weaving my distinctive touch into every frame.
Born and raised in the Bronx, urban landscape & architecture photographer Pablo Castillo has made it his mission to educate and inspire by shining light on his community and the Bronx. Seeing his hometown often overlooked by the rest of the boroughs, Pablo is the founder of the Bronx, where he highlights the Bronx’s community, architecture, and history with the aim of putting his borough on the global map. You can find Pablo often roaming through the Bronx streets, capturing the essence of the Bronx and its people. His work has been featured on television and in community galleries. His previous brand partnerships include Lumecube & Google. Pablo’s mission statement is simple, If you work hard you can achieve anything.
Edgar Santana is a Bronx native and street photographer. Edgar takes pride in showing the positives of everyday life in the Bronx. His favorite subjects are people and classic cars, which are often overlooked in the borough. He has created the #carsofthebronx hashtag and @carsofthebronx feed on Instagram. Edgar is one of the BX200.
Edgar has been featured in several online publications such as the NY Daily News, NBC4, Bronx Zoo, and Bronx News 12. He has also been exhibited at the Riverdale branch of the NY Public Library, the Roberto Clemente Plaza in the Hub, and the Bronx River Arts Center and published in the book, Streets of New York by Mendo.
In 2019, Edgar was also a part of the AT&T campaign, #itsa718thing, which featured 3 of his images on billboards throughout the Bronx and Manhattan. In 2021, he was a part of the Nike NYC campaign for the National Puerto Rican Parade. In 2023, Edgar had several images featured at the Bronx Documentary Center as part of the @everydaybronx exhibition.
Edgar resides in the Woodlawn Heights section of the Bronx with his wife, Andrea, two boys, Lucas and Jake, and their mini schnauzer, Hershel.
Carlos Rivera is a freelance multi-discipline self-taught DJ and photographer based out of New York City. His photography documenting everyday life in New York City has been recognized & featured by national brands and digital publications including billboard campaigns for AT&T. Carlos’ work has been featured in museum exhibits for The International Center Of Photography, The Museum Of New York City, as well as The United Palace and Buunni Coffee Inwood.
Time: 2:00-5:00 pm EDT
Free!
