Statements of solidarity across the many arts organizations show support of the inequities among the BIPOC community. Support is good, but actions make change. Lets move past awareness, and into making the needed changes.

There is a strong divide in Spokane among cultures, and what is considered American. This can be changed through our actions and engagement. If we want change, we have to be that change.

How the name Firme came to be, and a talk on identifiers for our gente. Our self identity’s evolution as other cultures tell us what we’re called. Why can’t we choose our own identity? What would we call ourselves, and be inclusive?

What is art? What is culture, how does it influence and inspire what we make? Who says what art is? Who says what an artist is? As a Chicano artist geographically separated from his roots, there is always a way to create from memories, blended with the culture I’m currently immersed in. We all have the ability to self identify and create art from the heart. I’m sharing the link to the book by David Bradford. https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Shootings-Photographs-York-Driver/dp/3829028911/ref=nodl_

I chose my camera for the story behind the brand. There’s more to a camera than a name, or a price tag. When you have something in your hand that inspires, and challenges you... it’s reflected in your art. What inspires you in your art?

Exploring culture and arts across borders put in place by people. As I explore, I bring my family with me in my arte. See the art referenced in this episode here: https://www.ltnxartes.com/site/miguel-gonzales/gallery

The clash between cultures and how they relate to each other.

As each student body graduates, we hope for a better future. Buena suerte...

To me film is my family. I have always had a passion for using film in my art opposed to digital. It’s critical to express my work with film and blend it with a new media. Like my old heritage living in the contemporary world.

Continuation of Color and kin with the introduction of my art process.