UNSEEN
March 13 - May 17, 2026
Featuring photographs of Colorado Palestinian families taken by local artists, UNSEEN invites viewers on a journey of what it means to be Palestinian today. Guest curated by Sumud Artist Collective.
Opening reception: Friday, March 13, 7-9pm
About UNSEEN
Shrapnel. Artist: Malek Asfeer.
Palestinians have never been more in the public eye than today, yet still exist in a space of invisibility. Popular representations of the Palestinian experience fail to capture the full depth of their humanity, and when allowed to exist in the public space, they are narrowed down to caricatures: they are either victim or threat, and nothing else.
UNSEEN challenges viewers to interrogate these flattened narratives; to start to see Palestinians as complete individuals with a deep connection to their land, ancestors, and the traditions they carry.
Our Palestinian neighbors continue to show up in mundane daily tasks while carrying the constant ache of grief, of loved ones in danger, of a homeland under siege. Their entire being is fractured between these two diametrically opposite realities where home and rubble have become one.
Featuring photographs of Colorado Palestinian families taken by local artists, UNSEEN invites viewers on a journey of what it means to be Palestinian today.
Our Palestinian neighbors are people we pass in the grocery store, at the gym, and at work or school. People who are silently carrying the weight of unimaginable loss: of family, of homes, of history.
Grief, war, and displacement are not merely unseen “over there.” They are present here, woven into the fabric of our own communities.
What happens when we choose to see?
UNSEEN reflects RedLine’s ongoing commitment to support art that fosters meaningful dialogue, expands visibility of underrepresented experiences, and invites nuanced community engagement.
“Power often dictates which stories are granted complexity, and which are flattened into tools used to secure public consent or preserve racist mythologies. Silence is imposed not only through force, but through omission. This project uses art to return voice to those rendered invisible, placing their lives back into the public field of vision and shaping how we see and witness one another.”
UNSEEN Opening Reception
Join us on Friday, March 13, 7-9pm for the opening reception of UNSEEN, opening alongside YALLA: You’ll Never Walk Alone, a solo exhibition featuring photographs and ephemera from Brooklyn-based, Lebanese, Palestinian-American photographer Marwan Shousher.
Free for members, $5 suggested donation for non-members.
The UNSEEN team will be offering opportunities for gallery print purchases, with proceeds going towards the Middle East Children's Alliance.
About the Photographers
Amanda Villarosa
Amanda Villarosa is a commercial and editorial photographer specializing in travel, lifestyle, portrait, and interior photography.
Born and raised in LA, she brings over a decade of creative experience in NYC and has built and managed creative teams, most recently at Rent The Runway.
Her work prioritizes storytelling with inclusivity, always fostering authentic representation on set.
Armando Geneyro
Armando Geneyro is a versatile photographer specializing in event coverage and street-level photography, based in Denver.
He co-founded the collective Theyshootn, which hosts events and exhibits addressing social justice issues.
His work has been featured in several local publications and museums, and he currently works for Denver Public Schools while offering youth photography workshops.
Molly Olwig Solorzano
Molly Olwig Solorzano is a self-taught photographer based in Cincinnati, specializing in artistic portraiture and commercial photography.
Originally from St. Louis, she earned her BA in English at Loyola University where she began developing her photographic practice in New Orleans.
Solorzano continues to develop her craft while collaborating with inspiring individuals and brands. With a decade of experience in the photo industry, Solorzano crafts story-driven imagery that reflects her deep connection to place and identity.
Sierra Jeter
Sierra Jeter is an Afro-Indegenous multidisciplinary artist and ancestral medicine practitioner based in Denver, CO.
Her work incorporates a range of mediums including photography, videography, acrylic pouring, and storytelling-driven work, inviting reflection and transformation.
As an Afro-indegenous artist, she feels a deep responsibility to honor her ancestors and use her gifts in service of truth, justice, and collective liberation.
Through visual art, Sierra aims to build bridges between past, present, and future—to help heal what has been silenced, to honor those who came before, and to envision a more liberated future for all oppressed people worldwide.
Blake Jackson
Blake Jackson is a multidisciplinary creative based in Denver by way of Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Starting his career as an iPhone photographer, Blake quickly transitioned to becoming a full time photographer and, over time, a filmmaker and creative director.
He’s the proud father of a beautiful little girl and ardent supporter of the working class and Black liberation.
Elly Michaels
Elly is a seasoned editor, screenwriter, and director based in Denver.
Her approach to storytelling is guided by a curiosity of the intricacies of our world and the complexities of our shared human experience.
Malek Asfeer
Malek Asfeer is a Denver based, award winning artist whose work bridges art and activism to amplify marginalized voices.
He sought refuge in the United States at age 19 after being sentenced to death for his writings and art, deemed dangerous by regimes in five countries.
Rooted in social justice, his practice uses storytelling as a tool for healing and reform, contributing to shifts in public perception and policy.
For UNSEEN, Asfeer initiated and led the project as creative director and is also one of its photographers, documenting four local families and creating space for their stories to be witnessed with care and dignity.
About the Guest Curators: Sumud Artist Collective
The Sumud Artist Collective has organized separate projects together, but our official inception was seeded with the initial UNSEEN idea at a coffee shop more than a year ago. With a co-curatorial approach, our team recognizes the inherent value of community art and scholarship.
We center those most impacted in all decisions, involving our community in every step. Our work is always in service of the greater good; of building a more just and liberated world.
As creatives and community leaders, we believe art to be a powerful tool through which intention can inspire change and foster important dialogue. Join us in this conversation and exploration as we share our stories through art.
Abdullah Elagha
Abdullah Elagha is a local Palestinian producer, DJ, and community organizer.
As a community organizer, Abdullah has worked to bring people together in a variety of ways, from cultural events and film screenings to protests and more.
As a producer, he weaves Arabic vocals and melodies through house and techno beats, bridging the cultural divide with the universal language: music.
Abdullah has performed at iconic local venues including Fort Greene and the Blackbox, infusing Denver’s music scene with his novel tracks.
Abdullah is also a strong craftsman, from hobbies in rugmaking to working with wood.
Josie Angel
As a community-driven organizer and educator, Josie Angel works across a span of projects that create arts-centered spaces that foster belonging and expression for oppressed populations. When younger, Josie was integral to their alma mater’s inaugural annual Black Queer ball.
Currently, Josie supports young adults with disabilities in developing life skills, building independence, and navigating the workforce with confidence. Specifically, they organize an inclusive talent show that encourages their students to explore their passions.
Josie also planned the annual Together4Palestine cultural event that featured local poets, educational workshops, artists and vendors, and a Palestinian museum. In their free time, Josie is a skilled crafter and interior designer.
Joie Ha
An activist, anthropologist, and artist, Joie Ha has over 15 years of experience in grassroots activism locally and globally.
As a creative, Joie helped curate the ‘Where is Denver’s Historic Chinatown’ exhibition, coordinated and platformed local artists in several storytelling efforts, is in post-production of a documentary Maila Hålom, exploring Chamorro Indigeneity and self-determination through the lens of food, and in the editing phase of her graphic novel, Black Coffee, depicting her mother’s refugee journey.
Recently, Joie was named a 2025 Livingston Fellow, and her organization, CAPU, received the 2025 Arts in Society award. Currently, she is spearheading the effort to create the first and only Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander culture, arts, and history museum in the Rocky Mountain Region.
Meera Alul
Meera Alul is a multidisciplinary artist, teacher, and local community organizer. Palestinian by blood and American by birth, Meera spent most of her life fragmented between her family’s lived reality in Palestine and her own life in the diaspora. She spends most of her time in nature, often relating more to animals than humans.
Meera has worked at art studios, galleries, and museums including The Palestinian Museum (in the West Bank) and the Denver Art Museum. Today, Meera mainly works with pottery, charcoal, pen/ink, oil paints, watercolors, and pyrography.
By immersing herself in our earth’s mediums, she finds a more grounded state; the natural world can be harsh, but it is not malicious, and Meera channels the lessons our earth teaches us to find meaning in both light and darkness.
Malek Asfeer
Creative Director and UNSEEN featured photographer
(Bio and headshot above)
Thank you to our sponsors!
Thank you to Colorado Creative Industries, Denver Arts & Venues, and the National Performance Network for their support of UNSEEN and RedLine’s ongoing programmatic work to elevate diverse narratives and uplift art as a lens for thoughtful reflection and connection.
