Indra, Yurica

Hello! 

My name Yurica Indra and my preferred pronouns are she/her. I am currently majoring in Financial Actuarial Mathematics, and I'm a junior transfer from Diablo Valley College. I am originally from Indonesia, a country in Southeast Asia with traditional cultures and roots. Coming to the United States, I want to take this opportunity to learn more about the vast culture of United States. Despite my math related major, I also have an interest in art. Therefore, I am hoping that this class can introduce me to the world of Chicanx artists.

Reading the articles, it made me realize how feminism is becoming more significant nowadays, and I am glad for it. In “Conditions for Producing Chicana Art”, Sybil discussed about how Chicanas were not allowed to make art due to patriarchy in the Mexican culture in the past. After hearing about the pain these women go through, I admire how far these women have progressed to changing the social norms and values. In addition, Linda Nochlin gave us an insight to why we always assume that there are no great women artists. She then explained that it is due to institutional, and not individual reasons. For women, there is lack of education and also restrictions on art.

Another reading I found interesting is Alma Lopez’ essay, “It’s not about the Sana in My Fe, but the Santa Fe in My Santa”. I was fascinated by her story of how La Virgen de Guadalupe become a revolutionary cultural icon, as well as a symbol of unity. She then also explained how La Virgen de Guadalupe inspired her to make her works as an artist.

Through this quarter, I am truly looking forward to learning more about the culture of the talented Chicana artists in this class.