True artistry is not defined by the approval of others; only the acceptance of self. ❤️
We artists create new standards and provide the instruments used to educate our future generations. 🌟
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#ChangeTheWorld #ChicanoArt #WorldArtDay
On this day, we honor the life of the most recognized leader in the Afro-American Civil Rights Movement & reflect on the enduring legacy of universal struggle for equity.
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Artwork:
“Reading is Knowledge” (2007) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
On this day, we honor the life of the most recognized leader in the Afro-American Civil Rights Movement & reflect on the enduring legacy of universal struggle for equity.
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Artwork:
“Reading is Knowledge” (2007) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
Ali was a controversial and polarizing figure for speaking out about religious freedom and racial justice during a time when it wasn’t popular to do so. ✊🏾
Rest in Power, Champ. 🥊
1942-2016
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Artwork:
“Muhammad Ali” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
Ali was a controversial and polarizing figure for speaking out about religious freedom and racial justice during a time when it wasn’t popular to do so. ✊🏾
Rest in Power, Champ. 🥊
1942-2016
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Artwork:
“Muhammad Ali” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
The United States – which once labeled him a “radical” – now celebrates ‘Martin Luther King Jr. Day’ as a national holiday. ⭐️
Rest in Power, King. 👑
1929-1968
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Artwork:
“Martin Luther King, Jr.” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
The United States – which once labeled him a “radical” – now celebrates ‘Martin Luther King Jr. Day’ as a national holiday. ⭐️
Rest in Power, King. 👑
1929-1968
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Artwork:
“Martin Luther King, Jr.” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
An economy that favors capital over care will never willfully concede power to its hard-working laborers. People must unite and demand it. ✊🏽
An economy that favors capital over care will never willfully concede power to its hard-working laborers. People must unite and demand it. ✊🏽
(Jon Lee Anderson & José Hernández) 📖
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(Jon Lee Anderson & José Hernández) 📖
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César Chávez was a farm worker, labor leader, and a civil rights activist. His work led to numerous improvements for migrant workers across the U.S. ✊🏽
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César Chávez was a farm worker, labor leader, and a civil rights activist. His work led to numerous improvements for migrant workers across the U.S. ✊🏽
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Beans are full of nutrients, are rich in fiber, and provide healthier proteins than meat. They are a major component in the daily diet of people living in blue zones around the world. 🥣
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Artwork:
“Busy Beans” (1997) – color pencil ✍🏼
Beans are full of nutrients, are rich in fiber, and provide healthier proteins than meat. They are a major component in the daily diet of people living in blue zones around the world. 🥣
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Artwork:
“Busy Beans” (1997) – color pencil ✍🏼
The Mexica (Aztecs) viewed the hummingbird as a symbol of bravery, strength, and rebirth. They were believed to be fearless fighters who gained the divine power to fly.
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Artwork:
“Reading is Knowledge” (2007) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
The Mexica (Aztecs) viewed the hummingbird as a symbol of bravery, strength, and rebirth. They were believed to be fearless fighters who gained the divine power to fly.
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Artwork:
“Reading is Knowledge” (2007) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
George Lucas – the creator of Star Wars – once said that Star Wars is not science fiction. He didn’t realize the long-term impact his work would have on the subject. ⭐️
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Artwork:
“George Lucas (with Yoda)” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
George Lucas – the creator of Star Wars – once said that Star Wars is not science fiction. He didn’t realize the long-term impact his work would have on the subject. ⭐️
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Artwork:
“George Lucas (with Yoda)” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
The past informs us, teaches us, and strengthens us. Understanding the depth of our roots awakens a greater purpose and gives us the courage to brave the storms. 🌟
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Artwork:
“Raza” (2001) – computer art 🖼️
The past informs us, teaches us, and strengthens us. Understanding the depth of our roots awakens a greater purpose and gives us the courage to brave the storms. 🌟
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Artwork:
“Raza” (2001) – computer art 🖼️
(December 21)
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Artwork:
“Bruce Lee” (2013) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
(December 21)
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Artwork:
“Bruce Lee” (2013) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
(Isabel Wilkerson) 📖
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(Isabel Wilkerson) 📖
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The Mexica Sun Stone – commonly known as the “Aztec Calendar” – was found buried face down underneath the “Zócalo” (México City’s main square), during repairs on the Metropolitan Cathedral. ⛪️
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Artwork:
“Mandala Azteca” (2005) – gouache paint & black ink 🎨
The Mexica Sun Stone – commonly known as the “Aztec Calendar” – was found buried face down underneath the “Zócalo” (México City’s main square), during repairs on the Metropolitan Cathedral. ⛪️
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Artwork:
“Mandala Azteca” (2005) – gouache paint & black ink 🎨
As a union activist and labor organizer, he fought for farmworkers’ rights using nonviolent methods through boycotts, marches, and hunger strikes. ✊🏽
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As a union activist and labor organizer, he fought for farmworkers’ rights using nonviolent methods through boycotts, marches, and hunger strikes. ✊🏽
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We forgive, but we don’t forget. 🌟
We forgive, but we don’t forget. 🌟
(Fall Commencement Ceremonies)
Never forget all the people who helped you along the way. Keep the doors of opportunity wide open for the next generation of students following in your footsteps.
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Artwork:
“Change The World” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
(Fall Commencement Ceremonies)
Never forget all the people who helped you along the way. Keep the doors of opportunity wide open for the next generation of students following in your footsteps.
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Artwork:
“Change The World” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
Today is a good day to put on your favorite kicks and go kick some ass. You didn’t wake up this morning to be mediocre. This is your sign to get out there and get shit done. 💪🏽
=RVS= c/s
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Artwork:
“Zapatos” (2006) – charcoal pencil ✍🏼
Today is a good day to put on your favorite kicks and go kick some ass. You didn’t wake up this morning to be mediocre. This is your sign to get out there and get shit done. 💪🏽
=RVS= c/s
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Artwork:
“Zapatos” (2006) – charcoal pencil ✍🏼
He became a symbol of the anti-apartheid cause & a rallying point for South Africa’s oppressed.
Rest in Power, Madiba. ✨
1918-2013
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Artwork:
“Nelson Mandela” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
He became a symbol of the anti-apartheid cause & a rallying point for South Africa’s oppressed.
Rest in Power, Madiba. ✨
1918-2013
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Artwork:
“Nelson Mandela” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
our nieces and nephews…
our grandchildren…
are all watching us. 👀
One day, they’ll understand exactly who we are.
Guaranteed.
Be someone our children can model their behavior after. Let your life be the blueprint they’ll carry into their own future. ⭐️
our nieces and nephews…
our grandchildren…
are all watching us. 👀
One day, they’ll understand exactly who we are.
Guaranteed.
Be someone our children can model their behavior after. Let your life be the blueprint they’ll carry into their own future. ⭐️
A honey bee and pinto bean mash-up? 🐝🫘
Why not.
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A honey bee and pinto bean mash-up? 🐝🫘
Why not.
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He was a martial artist, an actor, a filmmaker, a philosopher, a teacher, and the founder of Jeet Kune Do. ⭐️
Rest in Power, Lee Jun Fan. 🐉
1940-1973
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Artwork:
“Bruce Lee” (2013) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
He was a martial artist, an actor, a filmmaker, a philosopher, a teacher, and the founder of Jeet Kune Do. ⭐️
Rest in Power, Lee Jun Fan. 🐉
1940-1973
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Artwork:
“Bruce Lee” (2013) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨
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Artwork:
“Los Campesinos” (2005) – charcoal pencil ✍🏼
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Artwork:
“Los Campesinos” (2005) – charcoal pencil ✍🏼