All in the Family,
2023
All in the Family brings together the people and neighborhoods that shape Raheem’s everyday life, gathering them into a single frame that mirrors the layered texture of community. The work holds figures from different moments and spaces side by side, without collapsing them into a single storyline. This simultaneity reflects the overlapping relationships, memories, and lived proximities that inform the artist’s world. The composition remains open and spacious, letting these presences coexist without hierarchy or resolution.
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Artwork is printed edge-to-edge. No white borders or framing are included.
Esteban Raheem Abdul Raheem Samayoa (b. 1994, Sacramento, CA) is a Mexican-Guatemalan artist based in Oakland, CA, whose practice is a profound exploration of cultural heritage, identity, and transformation. Working across charcoal, painting, ceramics, and installation, Samayoa’s work captures intimate moments of nostalgia and resilience, drawing from personal and communal histories. His mastery of black and white charcoal drawings serves as the foundation of his practice, rendering evocative scenes that feel both deeply personal and universally resonant. Beyond monochrome, he embraces vibrant color and rich textures, incorporating materials like burlap, plaster, and soil - elements that pay homage to his Guatemalan roots and the tactile nature of memory.
Samayoa’s work extends beyond self-reflection; it is a means of forging connections. By channeling personal experiences into visual storytelling, he creates spaces for dialogue, healing, and collective understanding. His art is not just a testament to his own journey but an invitation for others to see themselves within it—a celebration of community, transformation, and the enduring power of self-expression.
