¡Firme!

Colorism is a deeply seeded issue that many don’t realize is experienced often. It blends into supremacy and privilege seamlessly.

The various tags, identifiers, labels, and references to the interdisciplinary community we share as Spanish speaking gente.

Coming from San Anto prepared me for living in the Spokane. The history of a city divided by classisms taught me to connect with other artists.

The challenges of being. These challenges are expressed in the way I learned art, in my family, and in my finished work. We all have challenges and can overcome them. It’s a matter of balance.

Creating cultural art in a white space has an affect on me as an artist. Focusing on my inspiration can be a challenge, but I’m not afraid of challenges. Challenging times make for creative problem solving.

The struggles of being bicultural, the importance of self identification.

Continuing the introduction of why I am who I am... I’m a Chicano in the Pacific Northwest.

Introducing Miguel Maltos Gonzales and where he comes from.

¡Firme! is the journey of being brown in a white town, and creating a Latinx arts and culture collective among a conservative white space.