El Encuentro, Ester Hernandez
About the Work
From the Artist
Artists have been the voice, the eyes and ears of the community, but have also kept our spirits alive and really shown the beauty of our culture. I think that’s why I feel so proud to be a Mexicana because we have this legacy of activism in the arts, beauty in the arts. Our roots are ancient, and the arts are highly respected in our community. I’m proud to be part of that whole.
—Excerpted from http://www.galeriadelaraza.org/eng/exhibits2/archive/exhibits.php?op=view&id=206&media=info&year=2001, accessed 6-23-2021
About the Artist
Ester Hernandez is a native of California’s San Joaquin Valley, one of six children born and raised by farm-worker parents. She earned a BA in art practice from the University of California. Hernandez is best known for her pastels, paintings, and ...
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