Favianna Rodriguez

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Sun, 19 May 2013 20:53:32 -0400

CNÃ en EspaÃ±ol interview on using the monarch butterfly as a symbol fom migration

If you’re in the San Joaquin area, be sure to check out...

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:30:02 -0400

If you’re in the San Joaquin area, be sure to check out the current exhibition at the Arte Américas cultural center, “Trianguo.” It features art from Julio Salgado, Ernesto Yerena and myself. Both Julio and I will be at the opening reception on 5/25, from 2 to 5 pm. The show runs through June 23rd.

Check out my latest interview, in spanish over at Yaconic.

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:11:08 -0400

Check out my latest interview, in spanish over at Yaconic.

Earth Warrior Striped Dress

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:00:00 -0400

Earth Warrior Striped Dress:

This limited-edition, short sleeved t-shirt dress features 5 Inks printed on a form-fitting, 100% Fine Jersey cotton garment. The image was designed by me and represents the manner in which people exchange ideas and emotions. You can see this and more here: http://favianna.flyingcart.com/?p=detail&pid=90&cat_id=

melaniecervantes: In solidarity with the people of Guatemala....

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:01:56 -0400

melaniecervantes:

In solidarity with the people of Guatemala. In solidarity with the pueblo Ixchil. Let no one deny the loss the people suffered because a genocide imposed by the State of Guatemala and back by the Imperialist U.S. they cannot wash their hands of the blood. These injustices s NOT be denied. We will always remember. The land will always remember.

My interview for mamas day in collaboration with strong...

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:07:57 -0400

My interview for mamas day in collaboration with strong families

A piece I created in collaboration with Strong Families for...

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:06:20 -0400

A piece I created in collaboration with Strong Families for Mamas Day. You can also send yo mama an e-card featuring art from myself and numerous other artist participating in this initiative. We must continue together working to ensure every person has the rights, recognition and resources to thrive

More than a 100 Artists, Musicians, Writers, Filmmakers,...

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:33:14 -0400

More than a 100 Artists, Musicians, Writers, Filmmakers, Comedians, Producers, and Performers are Calling on President Obama and Congress to Pass Just and Humane Immigration Reform!

Members of the creative community who are speaking out for humane reform include Russell Banks, W. Kamau Bell, Ross Bleckner, Margaret Cho, Teju Cole, Chuck D, Rosario Dawson, Zack De La Rocha, Junot Díaz, Abigail E. Disney, Dave Eggers, Shepard Fairey, Eric Fischl, John Leguizamo, Yo-Yo Ma, Mira Nair, Robert Redford, R.E.M., The Roots, Sarah Silverman, Jose Antonio Vargas, Colson Whitehead, and many more!!

Please SHARE this image to help spread the Migration is Beautiful message! http://migrationisbeautiful.com/

Art by Ray Hernandez

juliosalgado83: BREAKING!!! Today over 100 Artists, Musicians,...

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:46:38 -0400

juliosalgado83:

BREAKING!!! Today over 100 Artists, Musicians, Writers, Filmmakers, Comedians, Producers, and Performers Call on President Obama and Congress to Pass Just and Humane Immigration Reform!

Members of the creative community who are speaking out for humane reform include Russell Banks, W. Kamau Bell, Ross Bleckner, Margaret Cho, Teju Cole, Chuck D, Rosario Dawson, Zack De La Rocha, Junot Díaz, Abigail E. Disney, Dave Eggers, Shepard Fairey, Eric Fischl, John Leguizamo, Yo-Yo Ma, Mira Nair, Robert Redford, R.E.M., The Roots, Sarah Silverman, Jose Antonio Vargas, Colson Whitehead, and many more!!

Please LIKE and SHARE this image to help spread the Migration is Beautiful message! http://migrationisbeautiful.com/

Mud Stenciling for Migrant Rights

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:49:00 -0400

Mud Stenciling for Migrant Rights:

The youth leaders of YES, Youth Empowered in the Struggle, worked with local artists led by Raoul Deal to create street art to promote migrant rights and the May Day marches

melaniecervantes: The Taller Tupac Amaru is a shared studio...

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:46:05 -0400

melaniecervantes:

The Taller Tupac Amaru is a shared studio based in the Fruitvale. Malaquias Montoya was an originator for doing community based screen printing workshops in the Fruitvale. He is a huge inspiration to us!

oreeoriginol: I made several of these butterfly wings for...

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:13:08 -0400

oreeoriginol:

I made several of these butterfly wings for today’s #mayday march in SF!! #migrationisbeautiful #art4 @culturestrike (at East Oakland)

melaniecervantes: May Day in Oakland! #mayday

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:12:50 -0400

melaniecervantes:

May Day in Oakland! #mayday

melaniecervantes: Stickers are in! We got big stickers made- 4...

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:12:37 -0400

melaniecervantes:

Stickers are in! We got big stickers made- 4 x6 inches- the size of most postcards. Ask me for one when you see me—in person :D #dignidadrebelde #vivalamujer (at Dignidad Rebelde Headquarters)

melaniecervantes: This was my second screenprint ever. 2006....

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:06:56 -0400

melaniecervantes:

This was my second screenprint ever. 2006. #melaniecervantes #dignidadrebelde

juliosalgado83: If you’re in L.A this Tuesday and you wanna...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:46:14 -0400

juliosalgado83:

If you’re in L.A this Tuesday and you wanna come thru, don’t forget to RSVP to make sure we have enough supplies! :D

melaniecervantes: Gold the final color, gold, down on my “Never...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:45:38 -0400

melaniecervantes:

Gold the final color, gold, down on my “Never Give Up”print. Rewarding myself with sushi. #kitchenprinting #tallercocina #dignidadrebelde #melaniecervantes (at Dignidad Rebelde Headquarters)

melaniecervantes: Signs of Solidarity-Dignidad Rebelde art...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:28:27 -0400

melaniecervantes:

Signs of Solidarity-Dignidad Rebelde art exhibit at UC Santa Barbara. Jesus is there now! #Repost from @jesusvbarraza with @repostapp

Are you marching on May Day (May 1st)? Help us by capturing...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:29:39 -0400

Are you marching on May Day (May 1st)? Help us by capturing #art4 migrant rights! Please share and spread the word

- SEE pro-migrant art: Posters, Puppets, Banners, Costumes, Signs

- CAPTURE it (with photos, audio and/or videos)

- UPLOAD & TAG it #art4

Use mobile apps to take photos, audio and/or videos. Tag them with #art4 so we can find them online and share them.

- Photos: Twitter, Instagram or Flickr

- Audio clips: SoundCloud (Only record 3-5 minutes though)

- Video clips: Vine (6 second videos) or Youtube Capture app

- or email photos or links to us at info@culturestrike.net

CultureStrike will post stories about the art and share the work via social media. Check out at http://culturestrike.net/

juliosalgado83: Get this poster in time for May Day marches!

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:01:42 -0400

juliosalgado83:

Get this poster in time for May Day marches!