La Guagua 47’s Celebration of Latinx Artists honors five exceptional Latinx artists from the Philadelphia region for their talent, artistic achievements and community contributions.
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About Michelle Angela Ortiz: A Philadelphia-based visual artist, skilled muralist, community arts educator, and filmmaker who uses her art as a vehicle to represent people and communities whose histories are often lost or co-opted. Through community arts practices, painting, documentaries, and public art installations, she creates a safe space for dialogue around some of the most profound issues communities and individuals may face. Her work tells stories using richly crafted and emotive imagery to claim and transform spaces into a visual affirmation that reveals the strength and spirit of the community.
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Videos produced and directed by: Rashid Zakat, Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting