‘The Room’ Credit: courtesy image

Orlando artist Laura “Lajubu” Buitrago premieres a new and immersive multimedia exhibition this week, encapsulating paintings, installation work and performance in one heady brew.

Thank You, Shadow wrestles with concepts of shadow, light, self-discovery and collective understanding, with the Latina LGBTQ+ artist presenting her work as a literal journey, where the viewer may choose different paths and participate in and augment her art with their own truths at points in the exhibition.

On the opening Thursday night — starting at 6 p.m. — only, there will be a one-off interpretive dance performance by Michelina Moen and Cristina Ramos. Buy the ticket (though it’s free!), take the ride.

Check out CityArts’ new downstairs café while you’re down there, you’ll be glad you did.

Opens Thursday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. Show hangs through Dec. 12, CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Ave., downtownartsdistrict.com, free.

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This article appears in Nov. 19-25, 2025.

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