Ivan Segura

Ivan Segura is a poet and multidisciplinary artist. Fiercely committed to social and economic justice, his art is infused with extensive experiences in community activism, arts advocacy, and grassroots leadership development for Latinos in South Carolina.

Artist Statement

My creativity is an unstoppable force, a bold declaration of defiance. This piece celebrates our rich heritage while fiercely challenging the injustices we face. It transforms pain into power, serving as a manifesto for those in our communities daring to stand up and fight back.  


Presented by the Jasper Project, The Degenerate Art Project II is the answer to an overwhelming request by artists and patrons of Jasper's inaugural Degenerate Art Project (July 2025) for an additional exhibition which will involve an open call for visual artists. This 3 week-long multidisciplinary arts event (Feb. 11–28 at Stormwater Studios) invites Midlands artists to respond to today's socio-political climate, and unite our local arts community—physically and in spirit—in support and solidarity during challenging times. Inspired by—and reclaiming—the legacy of the Nazi-labeled "Degenerate Art" of 1937, this project champions creative resistance and free expression through a visual art exhibition, featuring over 40 Midlands artists.