We Are Here Forever, Technically

Photography Prints 13 x 19

This project saw me embark on a project close to my heart, one that encapsulates the essence of my childhood city of Santa Ana and celebrates the vibrant Latino culture that once thrived within the streets. However, as time wore on, waves of gentrification gradually took away from that culture I once knew. Vaqueros, Skateboarding, & Soccer are some of the things I can still associate with Santa Ana. As someone that calls Santa Ana their home, there is a sense of responsibility that weighs heavy upon my shoulders. It is not a desire but rather a need to preserve the place we all call home. Recent global events have emphasized the insecurity of our rights to exist, reinforcing the importance of protecting our identity in the face of violating forces that seek to strip us of our very roots. They can push us out of our homes and cities, destroy our culture but we are here forever, technically.

Displayed at Broad Art Center as apart of “Buisness As Usual “ DMA 2024 Senior Capstone Show