Artist Statement
Julian Vasquez
Social Justice Posters
I had a whole different slogan and composition when I started this poster, but it was not conveying the message the way I wanted to. After getting some constructive criticism, I was able to take a step back and choose a new slogan that better expresses my message of protecting after school programs and any program that helps kids get off the streets and doing something productive instead.
This poster is about how the American government treats territories like Puerto Rico. The US congress can make laws and bills for the island, but the people of Puerto Rico have no say in the matter. They are only allowed a single representative in Congress who can speak but has no voting power. I believe Puerto Rico deserve the economic benefits all Americans enjoy and that the U.S should stop treating the people of Puerto Rico like aliens.
Inclusive Stock Photography
The Inclusive Stock Photography project was designed to address the scarcity of people of color, multicultural people, and LGBTQ+ people in commercial stock photography by creating professional-quality images of these underrepresented people in a variety of everyday settings, including romantic and platonic relationships, family, and communities.