"La Vida/Life" This piece celebrates the joy and beauty in life. In dark times maybe we can gain strength and hope from the struggles of our ancestors. They passed to us their stories about other struggles in other places, they shared horror and beauty through their words, and through their art. This piece is for my brothers--for the three of us and the wonder we found in the world growing up; the legacy of remembrance and the strength of our culture. It is for my parents who taught us to love the world, and for my community who is in pain--a small little gift, but one from the heart.
"Cuidate/Care" This piece represents a vital part of the state of Washington--farmworkers who bring healthy and fresh food to our tables, even in the middle of a pandemic. The Latino community has been disproportionately affected by Covid-19. For example, in King County we are 28% of cases and only 10% of the population (https://www.kingcounty.gov/…/covid…/data/race-ethnicity.aspx). Agricultural communities in our state have been hit even harder. Farmworkers have not had adequate protections put in place by their employers while doing essential jobs. Our community is often taken for granted and our safety neglected, yet we are a vital part of this state; we own businesses, we contribute to the economy, and we are an important part of the community. This piece honors our culture, past and present.
"Wisdom/Sabiduria" Installation This piece, a portrait of Ann, the Owner of McDonald's Books in Redmond, reminds us of the wisdom and experience that our seniors carry with them. They have a perspective that can help us through difficult times; this piece is meant to acknowledge the importance of our senior-aged community members, and in particular, to acknowledge Ann who has opened her heart and her mind to so many people over the years. She provides a safe haven just with her presence, and I am grateful for her strength, her kindness, and her passionate heart. She has tended gardens of youth, and her impact has given beauty to the world.
El Futuro/Hope This piece represents our youth who have had to alter their lives so drastically in the time of Covid-19. One of the symbols shown is the axolotl, an amphibian endemic to only two lakes in the Valley of Mexico. Because they require specific habitat, they were almost extinct, but care and attention brought their numbers back. My son was raising newts which look a little like axolotls,and it reminded me our responsibility to care for future generations, and the compassion and unique exuberance for life that our youth bring into this world.
Censo2020 Es Privado Es Confidencial It's Private It's Confidential
Censo2020 Tu Voz Cuenta Your Voice Counts
Censo2020 Pegale Al Censo Hit the Census
Censo2020 Representacion Equitativa Fair Representation
Censo2020 Todos Cuentan Everyone Counts
2020 Tilth Alliance Farm Guide Cover
Xochicuicatl/FlowerSong City of Redmond, So Bazaar 2019
Ixchel Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Office of Art and Culture 2019/2020
Signals Downtown Neighborhood Association Westlake Park, Seattle 2019/2020
Power
Hope
Love
Auburn Signal Box Wrap
Peace
Colimota 2019 EHAG SHow King STreet Station Seattle, 2019/2020
Kukulcan City of Burien Arts A Glow 2019 Artists: Angie Hinojos Yusuf and Carlos Jimenez
Kukulcan and Quetzalcoatl Redmond Lights, City of Redmond 2019 Artists: Angie Hinojos Yusuf and Carlos Jimenez
Quetzalcoatl Albert Davis Park--Office of Arts and Culture Seattle 2019 Artists: Angie Hinojos Yusuf and Carlos Jimenez
"Adelita and Lanterns" RedmondLights, Redmond, WA December 2018
Five lanterns. Each are made with unique designs inspired by traditional themes, cut from transparent vinyl. When colored light passes through the designs, it gives the lanterns a lively dynamic effect.
"Adelita" Luminata, Greenlake Arts-A-Glow, Burien, Dia de los Muertos, Burien
Adelita celebrates the ancient tradition of the woman rebel in Mexico, dating back to before the time of the Aztecs, and recognizes all
women who take action to make the world better for themselves and others.It celebrates our strength,resiliency, creativity,and intellectual power.
women who take action to make the world better for themselves and others.It celebrates our strength,resiliency, creativity,and intellectual power.
Photo: Brian B
Photo: Brian B.
"The Light of The Universe" Heaven and Earth X: Flourish, Carkeek Park, Shoreline
All of the animals depicted on the sculpture are commonly found in Carkeek Park. Park visitors can be on the lookout for them, and find ways to protect the environment so that our wild habitats stay healthy.
"Utopia" Art Interruptions Rainier Valley 2018 Office of Arts & Culture, Seattle
I interviewed senior-aged urban gardeners in Rainier Beach, Seattle to find out what they liked to garden and how they learned to garden. They each had beautiful stories about their past, and how gardening provides nourishment for the body as well as the soul. These banners are installed on light poles in South Seattle until late 2019.
"Adelita" Arts A Glow, Burien
Wilmot Park Peace Pole, Woodinville
Nardolan Peace Pole, Nardoland
DeYoung Park, Woodinville Peace Poles
a16' Peace Pole DeYoung Park, Woodinville Sponsored by The Benevolent Firefighters Fund and facilitated through Woodinville Rotary and the City of Woodinville.
10' Peace Pole at the DeYoung Park in Woodinville sponsored by The Maltby Cafe and facilitated through the Woodinville Rotary and the City of Woodinville. Community input on "Peace" written in multiple languages by: Thank you Dominic (Japanese), David and Linda (peace), Mekonnen (amharic), Pei (Cantonese), Iwalani (hawaiian) , Elizabeth and Mayela (Spanish), Asha (Hindi), Kate Cohen and family (Hebrew), Shahbaz (urdu), Hiddy (Arabic), Angie Hancock and Debbie (Irish), Austina De Bonte (lithuanian), Lily Pezzee (French), Terri Stewart (ancient greek), Violetta (Russian), Anne M Cochez-Lind Dutch, Lushootseed.