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Ciudad Juarez
Lorena Rodriguez
MexicoGALLERYCONVERSATION
When I took my painting of “Juarez” to exhibit in Barcelona, no one in the gallery knew or had heard about this situation.

Coincidentally, at that same time images of Salma Hayek supporting this cause were on display in the Barcelona metro. The influence created by the publicity resulted in media coverage of my work, which was featured in a magazine and a newspaper. I felt that I was contributing in some way by raising awareness about the unjust situation of the women of Juarez.

I don’t like only painting protest themes because I believe that painting should somehow also reflect less controversial themes, so that it can inspire tranquility and beauty. I believe in artistic liberty and I would not like to limit myself to one theme, but I do believe that raising awareness is very important.

My main motivation as an artist is to show another image of the Latin woman, one who is stronger and contemporary, while still reflecting our cultural past. At the same time I would also like to break with the stereotype of the submissive, sad, and oppressed woman that is shown in most ethnic, Latin paintings.

Ed note: To learn more about the controversy in Ciudad Juarez, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciudad_Juarez
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mjo1120
This piece of art is very inspiring. You are creating an image that not only reflects yesterday's women, but also emphasizing the enlightened women of today's society.
mjo1120
This piece of art is very inspiring. You are creating an image that not only reflects yesterday's women, but also emphasizing the enlightened women of today's society.
mjo1120
This piece of art is very inspiring. You are creating an image that not only reflects yesterday's women, but also emphasizing the enlightened women of today's society.
mjo1120
This piece of art is very inspiring. You are creating an image that not only reflects yesterday's women, but also emphasizing the enlightened women of today's society.
mjo1120
This piece of art is very inspiring. You are creating an image that not only reflects yesterday's women, but also emphasizing the enlightened women of today's society.
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