Event Overview:

Join us for the official opening of ON THE MOVE, a powerful exhibition by internationally acclaimed artist Federico Uribe, presented by Copperbridge Foundation.

This immersive installation explores themes of migration, resilience, and the shared human experience through Uribe’s signature sculptural storytelling. Using discarded travel bags, recycled leather suitcases, and worn clothing, Uribe transforms the ordinary into a profound narrative of displacement and belonging.

As part of Copperbridge Foundation’s ongoing commitment to social dialogue through the arts, the evening will also feature local nonprofit partners dedicated to environmental preservation and community wellbeing—inviting attendees to engage with organizations working to protect South Florida’s ecosystems and promote sustainable living.

Featured Installations:

On The Move A vivid sculptural installation reflecting the global story of migration, identity, and human endurance. Life-size figures and animals constructed from recycled suitcases and garments bring forward emotional tales of journey and transformation.

Plastic Reef A breathtaking coral reef made entirely from discarded plastics—bottles, flip-flops, utensils, and caps—originally exhibited during the Venice Biennale (2019). This work confronts our relationship with consumption and nature, illuminating the fragile balance of life beneath the ocean’s surface.

About the Artist:

Federico Uribe (b. 1962, Bogotá, Colombia) lives and works in Miami. Trained as a painter at the University of Los Andes and Columbia University under Luis Camnitzer, Uribe’s art evolved into sculptural assemblages crafted from everyday materials—pencils, bullets, cables, shoelaces, and now, recycled leather and plastics. His works blend humor, humanity, and ecological consciousness, transcending form and material to reveal profound truths about our world.Uribe’s pieces have been exhibited internationally, captivating audiences with their emotional resonance and technical ingenuity.

Community Collaboration:

This opening will spotlight local nonprofits and organizations dedicated to environmental restoration, ocean health, and sustainable community development.
Learn how art and activism intersect to inspire collective action for our planet.

Goodwill: enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities and eliminating barriers to opportunity through learning and the power of work.

Volunteercleanup.org: engage volunteers in shoreline and neighborhood cleanups to raise awareness about marine debris and single-use plastics.

Mindful Art Education: combine mindfulness practices with art to foster creativity, emotional well-being, and self-expression in individuals of all ages.

Friends of Enchanted Forest: creating initiatives and committing our energy and efforts to help restore, improve and bring sustainability to the park.

Event Details:
Venue: Copperbridge Foundation Pop-Up Gallery, 800 NE 125th St, North Miami, FL 33161.
Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Admission: Free with RSVP | Donations welcome to support future community programming

ON THE MOVE: The Transformative Art of Federico Uribe