Digital Program of The Bata Project by Leenda Bonilla

Leenda Bonilla • May 20, 2026


STAIR LANDING



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Touched with Oro, 2026

Gold leaf, handmade crochet blanket, approx 85” x 90”


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Crochet blanket gifted by Nonna Rose Mary



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The Colors That Connect Our Almas, 2026

Water-miscible oil, hand-pulled linocut on ornamental mat, approx 120” x 140”


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1ST BRICK WALL

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Ojo, Lengua, Chuchillo, 2026

Hand painted earthenware, synthetic leaves, latex, 13” x 19” 


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TITLE WALL


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Bata Red + Gold, 2024

Archival pigment print of hand-cut stencil, matte and metallic acrylic on canvas paper, 24” x 42”


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ELEVATOR WALL


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Urban Sky, 2024

Archival pigment print on canvas, 20” x 13.50”


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OG Bata Femmes: The Bata Project: Urban | Island Folkloric, 2023

Archival pigment print on canvas, 36” x 24"


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Island Sky, 2024

Archival pigment print on canvas, 20” x 13.50”


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COMMUNITY WALL


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Voices de Nuestra Mujeres, 2023 - 2025

Hand-cut stencil, rubber stamp, matte and metallic acrylics on canvas paper 

Various sizes


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Created in collaboration with diverse communities across The Bronx, Manhattan, Yonkers,  and Boston.



ALCOVE ONE


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The Bata Project / Last Charla Video, 2025

Documentation of a social practice project, Yonkers at Nydia + Wally Edgecombe’s home 

Documented by Marisol Díaz-Gordon



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The Oro that Binds the Heart Cracks, 2024

Archival pigment print on canvas, 24” x 13.50”

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Locking the Memory in Oro, 2024

Gold leaf on aluminum pot, decoupage, dried rice, and beans, 7.5”D


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CENTER


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Urban | Isla Bata, 2026

Archival pigmented print on fabric, 12ft x 8ft 


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LONG WALL 


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Bata Green, 2026

Gifted bata from Nilka Martell, acrylic, gold leaf, mounted on woodboard, 30” x 40”



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OG Bata Ladies From The Bronx, 2023

Archival pigment print on canvas, 36” x 24”


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Bata Blue, 2026

Gifted bata from Debbie Quinones, acrylic, gold leaf, mounted on woodboard, 30” x 40”


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Thinking of Ella, 2024

Archival pigment print on canvas, 24” x 13.5” 


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The Bata Project at BMHC, 2023

Archival pigment print on canvas, 20” x 13.5” 


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Bata Red, 2026

Found object, acrylic, gold leaf, mounted on woodboard, 30” x 40”


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  1. Last Bata Charla, 2025

Archival Pigment print on canvas, 36” x 24 “


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Ephemera, 2026

Monofluid prints, varying sizes


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Bata Black White + Gold, 2024

Archival pigment print of hand-cut stencil, matte and metallic acrylic on canvas paper, 24” x 42”



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Bochinche Chair, 2026 w

Found object, digital rotary phone recorder, varying sizes


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Bata Pink and Blue, 2026

Found object, acrylic, gold leaf, mounted on woodboard, 30” x 40”


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Projects

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a pan of food with a picture of a woman on it
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a group of women are standing next to each other on a yellow background .
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Join the Bata Project at EFA Project Space in Spring 2024. Celebrate Caribbean culture through art, storytelling, & community engagement.
a bunch of blankets with the words the batu project on them
By Leenda Bonilla January 1, 2024
Watch The Bata Project promo video highlighting Caribbean womxn's stories through the bata dress. Join us in celebrating culture & community!
a group of women are sitting on a bench talking to each other .
By Leenda Bonilla September 13, 2023
Join Leenda Bonilla for The Bata Project at Art in Odd Places, celebrating Puerto Rican culture with interactive art & performances from Oct 13-15.
a poster for boogie on the boulevard on august 3 , 10 , and 17 , 2014 .
By Leenda Bonilla September 8, 2014
Experience the premiere of Boogie on the Boulevard, a vibrant street festival celebrating arts & culture. Join us for this impactful event!
a group of people are playing a game called aiop
By Leenda Bonilla October 1, 2012
Pisa Piel 2.0 critiques fashion diversity through public art. Join the conversation on inclusivity and representation today!