MONTPELIER – The Vermont State Curator’s Office presents “Vermont Female Farners,” photographs by Juan Carlos González on exhibit at the Vermont State House Card Room and Cafeteria Gallery from August 19 through October 30 with an artist reception and Montpelier Art Walk, October 4, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Originally from Maunabo, Puerto Rico and currently residing in Plymouth, Juan Carlos González is a photojournalist and landscape photographer who moved to Vermont with his partner in 2019. As new residents of Vermont, they immersed themselves in their local community and have been inspired by the culture and the richness of the working landscape of independently owned and operated farms, especially those of female farmers across the state.
Observing the diverse working culture of women from all backgrounds, Gonzalez decided to document the impact that female farmers are making to Vermont’s culture, identity, and economy. When creating this exhibition and book, “Vermont Female Farmers,” González visited and documented 45 farmers. Photographing them at work during their daily life on the farm, González explores their livelihood, labor and passion.
Over 30 selected photos from the project will be on view at the State House and will be traveling to various sites in Vermont over the next two years.
