Respira (Rigoberta Menchú Tum) by Eduardo Morales
Respira (Rigoberta Menchú Tum)
Mixed media and oil
Rigoberta Menchú was the inspiration for this piede. She is a Maya indigenous activist from Guatemala who advocates for indigenous farmers' rights, against oppressive government regimes, and is an advocate for Social Justice for Indigenous people of Latin America.
Meet the artist: Eduardo Morales
Eduardo Morales
Identity Statement
I am a man whose ethnicity is from Guatemala. I want to be seen in whatever manner every individual wants to see me without being conformed to a standardized way of perception. An aspect of my lived experiences that can inform of who I am and want to be is my drive to work hard and continue to look for positive ways in developing and refining who I am and the labor I give.
What role does art play in your life?
Art is life. Every single thing is an inspiration for art.
