Under Our Skin: Body Territory in Performance Art is an exhibition featuring Performance Art works by artists Veronica Pena, who was born in Spain and Hector Canonge, who was born in Argentina. The collaborative performance piece called "De La Ajeno" or "of Others" explored Hispanic stereotypes in relation to national and personal identity. It consists of a selection of videos of performances and outdoor interventions exploring notions of identity and migration. Based on perceptions that Americans have on Spanish and Latina people and cultures, also taking into account the history ties between Spain and South America, the two artists create a performance that establishes possible dialogues and readings of otherness. Using references and appropriating popular hispanic traditions and practices, the artist produced a dynamic performative environment where games of passion, power, control, domination, conquest and mutual understanding are proposed. The performance consists of five actions marked by movement, sound, and the use of artifacts (flowers, flashlights, tomatoes) created by the artists. Every action evokes a movement and personal experience of the artists' lives in the United States, Europe and Latin America. It was a refreshing performance to me as I have never watched something like that in the past.
