ABOUT THE PRINTS The Story: A print commemorating Filipino American history. In Watsonville, CA in January 1930, riots broke out against Filipino immigrant farm workers. The local sentiment at the time was that Filipinos were supposedly taking jobs AND women away from Americans (as this was the start of the Great Depression). The riots resulted in the shooting of 22-year-old Fermin Tobera, and several other deaths by beating. May this be a solemn reminder of where we came from, our complicated relationship to the US, and how we can do better. Details: High-quality print on thick, cold press textured, 100% cotton rag fine art paper. At 300gsm and 19.5 mil and a cold-press textured surface, it has a substantial feel and weight. Note: This item is UNFRAMED. And the full preview image is lightly WATERMARKED to prevent theft, but the actual print will be UN-watermarked. - - - ABOUT THE ARTIST I'm Vania Hardy, a Filipino-American illustrator in the Lancaster, PA area. My work includes children's books, prints, branding, and editorial. As an illustrator, I aim to provoke people to ask deeper questions about the human experience, to consider unsung histories, and see the world through the lens of childlike wonder. I'm available for commissions! Send an inquiry at vaniahardy.com/contact.
