Garcia, Michael Anthony

Michael Anthony Garcia
Austin, TX

As a Latino who grew up a few blocks from the Mexican border, and as the child of a Mexican immigrant, I find it hard to fathom how my own birth country, which purports to be a melting pot, would even consider such a hurtful and racist symbol of divide against any culture. It sadly adds to the narrative that people of color are not valued on the same level for their contributions to society, and I am participating in this project to directly put forward my skills as an art professional to counter that very narrative.