Laura Alvarez

Laura's Alvarez's work is personal and demonstrates her roots. Growing up in a predominately white community, Alvarez did not let that affect her. Moreover, studying abroad in England enlivened her artwork to make them more personal. From experience, England is a diverse country, however, when every country but your own is represented, one can feel home sick. Alvarez incorporated home in her artworks as a coping mechanism. 

I selected Post Mestiza Handbook as a representation of Alvarez's ability to work with multiple medias and expand her imagination. I was impressed by the various medias she uses to create art. She does not limit herself, nor does she shy away from trying new techniques. On the other hand, I do not know of another artist that creates a story line out of her artwork, and creates musical pieces. I am not be a fan of her work, but I appreciate her ability to create a character that represents her Chicana-ness. She uses this character to defy stereotypes and represent her childhood.