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Social Justice Through The Expression of Art
Leading Social Justice Art Workshops for youth in the Bay Area community
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About The Social Justice Art Workshops
The Social Justice Art Workshops teach youth about current social issues in politics, climate change, health, race, etc., and introduce them to various art activists. Through discussion about current social issues, youth gain a greater global consciousness and form friendships with a diverse group of youth. The goal is to provide a space for youth to feel empowered to use their creativity, voice, and personal stories to make a positive impact on their communities.
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A gallery of my social justice artwork
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During the Black Lives Matter Movement and heightened racial inequality during the pandemic, I was compelled to sketch George Floyd to bring more humanity and solidarity to these pressing issues. Sketching people of different backgrounds protesting, I hoped to instill faith and hope in individuals that if we all unite, there can be progressive change.
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As a child, I admired Mulan as it was a form of empowerment of the Chinese female identity and culture. However, as I grew older I learned of all the underlying misrepresentations of Chinese culture in the film. I was shocked to learn that many Disney films embody gender stereotypes and racism in a way not apparent to the average viewer. I drew this to demonstrate the harmful impacts of children subconsciously internationalizing reductive stereotypes from these films and how crucial it is to inform children with accurate information so they can develop a critical lens as they grow up.
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Wanting to bring greater awareness to racial inequality, I sketched a simple portrait of Trevor Martin as a powerful statement to show how much progress our society still needs to make regarding racism.
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Through this sketched and watercolored drawing, I wanted to bring awareness to the violence directed towards people of color. Seeing my racial community face such brutal discrimination during the pandemic, I wanted to shed light on the issue, promote thought, and bring solidarity among other people of color.
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Through this watercolor portrait of Amanda Gorman, I hoped to highlight her uplifting inauguration speech that reminds people of the importance of unity, collaboration, resilience, and hope. Her speech pushes our society to confront our realities, but also to remain faithful in our future.
These two watercolor paintings are meant to depict the coexistence of humanity and nature and the cycle of humans’ life. These pieces are meant to bring greater appreciation for nature and encourage people to take action into protecting our environment.
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Our workshops provide a safe and inclusive space for young individuals to engage in open dialogue and create art that reflects their experiences and perspectives. Through our workshops, we have seen youth grow in confidence and develop a deep understanding of social issues.
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