“Sub/Culture are video works exploring the heterogeneity of Los Angeles and the complex mix of personal, social, historical, and geographic variables that both divide and connect us. To be an Angelino is to be a part of one or more subcultures, which alternately blend and clash in compelling ways demonstrated by the communities and individuals depicted in these works.” – Freewaves
Freewaves is a library of art films, whose mission is also to promote youth filmmaking. “LA Women” screened on April 19, 2013 at Occidental College in Eagle Rock, California, along with special student work that was created for the theme of Sub/Culture.
I created “LA Women” in 2011 as an homage to the billboards, signs and murals seen throughout the city which feature various ideals of what a Los Angeles woman is. I had pondered for many months, how I would capture the compelling images I saw while driving everyday. This is part of the car culture in Los Angeles.
The image above is a photo still from LA Women. I captured a young woman walking by a mural of a brown girl in a brown beret, a mural that was created in East Los Angeles to encourage brown-female pride. In a saint-like exclamation, the muralist painted roses by in front of my subjects head. I love when the world provides inspiration and final touches.
My art is paired with the works of the newest young filmmaker in this screening. Our perspectives transcend across all ages–such an amazing reward in itself.
View LA Women here