In this essay by Claudia Zapata, she talks about Chicana/o artists in the digital age. I thought it was interesting how computer technologies and new media were used in efforts of getting a message across. Even though there were technological constraints, artists like Carrasco were still able to get their message across and they were able to increase exposure. While some artists viewed computer technology as an opportunity to spread awareness others viewed digital tools as commercial practice. For example, Rupert Garcia wasn’t a big fan of digital tools, but he has embraced technological change. Another Chicano artist who has used digital printmaking is Daniel Gonzalez. Gonzalez created a screenprint called Arte es Vida and it is a commemorative print for Day of the Dead. In his art piece he wanted to reflect the Mexican paper tradition of papel picado. Claudia Zapata also mentions virtual reality which is a simulated experience that can either be similar or completely different from the real world. Individuals like Nonny De la Peña use VR to promote awareness. In her 2017 project called Out of Exile: Daniel’s Story, De la Peña brings attention to problems that a gay individual may face in a religious household. Zapata mentioned that a lot of Chicanx artists share a lot of the same goals as printmakers of the early Chicano movement. Some of the goals include commenting on temporary issues, supporting social movements, and analyzing and reforming their own cultural identities. Overall, I found this essay interesting because a lot of artists are always on the move and are trying to find new ways of bringing awareness to certain issues to reveal injustices. Zapata did a great job in providing examples and talking about Chicana/o artists and their art and how they have adjusted and adapted to new technology.
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