Photojournalism

There are many type of ways to make art. From using a pencil or computer graphics to photography. This is one of my favorites because the artist can capture so much into a photo lence. Photojournalism has captured many famous controversial pictures that has impacted people throughout the world. In this post I have recently read the current news of Mexico. Learning the tragedy of my country has made pursue art even more. Below is recent 2 years news of teachers attack in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Tim Porter

Bill L Frank
Over 4000 people were murdered in relation to drug violence in Mexico last year.
an unprovoked attack on striking teachers and their supporters in Oaxaca, Mexico. The strike has gone on for more than 5 months and the government has resorted to increasingly violent tactics. Multiply this one incident — a strike, a shooting, a disregard by the authorities for even the facade of justice — throughout the country and amplify it along the drug-trafficking lanes in the border cities and you begin to get grasp of the severity of the challenges Mexico faces.

My Inspiration

Last year I was fortunate that to go to the MEChA Nationals in Oregon. In this trip I was able to meet a graphic designer that does what I hope one day to make for living. Favianna Rodriguez's art pieces reflect national and international grassroots struggles, and tell a history of social justice.

"Resist U.S. Imperialism"
Most of her art work are based on Mexican/ Chicano origins and are well known to many movement groups.

"Community Control of the Land"

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The disappeared

Project Disappeared is a joint project of several human rights organizations and activists with the purpose of recovering and maintaining memory, understanding what happened in Argentina during the "dirty war" and fighting against impunity. All that they ask from us is to never forget the lost ones.

This made a big impact in my life. It's not just Argentina anymore, but other countries around the Latin America region. The art that is displayed by those who lost a family member or a friend is a great impact. They put their souls out to the public in favor of never forgetting who they lost.


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