Los Angeles based artist Rodrigo Valenzuela constructs staged scenes with machine parts and metal fragments to create dramatic photographs that reference architecture and art history while questioning our relationship to work and workers. His diverse practice also includes printmaking, sculpture, installation and video. We talk about capitalism and the idea of a post-worker world, subjectivity and memory in relation to landscape, and his labor union roots in Chile.

As head of the UCLA photography program Valenzuela finds that expressing his ideas as a professor often makes a bigger impact than being in shows and exhibitions. He talks about his commitment to teaching, giving confidence to students to express themselves, and enabling self-discovery.

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Video excerpt of Rodrigo and his work
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Rodrigo’s links:
rodrigovalenzuela.com
Instagram: ​​rodrigovalenzuela_studio

Sarah's links:
sarahrossiter.com
Instagram: srossiterstudio

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