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How art changes the world. 2: Jaque Fragua | Greenpeace USA



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How Art Changes the World Part. 2: Jaque Fragua

Jaque Fragua is an artist from Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico, whose work features visions drawn from traditional Native American ceramics, blankets, tattoo design ...

Jaque Fragua is an artist from Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico whose work features visions derived from traditional Native American ceramics, blankets, tattoo designs, and more. Fragua authentically re-uses its culture's iconography, undermining the over-consumption of abused Native American design and identity.

“Art has always been a struggle for me. I relate this fight to the fear of my identity. My identity isn't just rooted in Native American culture. Instead, I find myself in a mix of DNAs, historical trauma, boarding schools, civil rights, Alcatraz, American dreams, urbanization, reservation tragedy, creative triumph, war stories, fistfights, prison, racial profiles, mixed opinions, hip-hop and punk, rock & roll, jazz , Graffiti, tattoos, dark brown skin, long black hair, spiritual wisdom, traditional knowledge, direct action and painting ... "

Jaque created this public can art mural (@thedoseone) in what is known as Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Pueblo's land. Fragua believes it is an imperative time to focus on how we can create a sustainable way of existence that does not exploit the earth or the creatures that live on it. In Jacques words: "The faster we shift the priority from financial excess to environmental / community health, the more we can protect the future for future generations."

Jaque worked with a local company to paint the outside wall of their building. He uses PPE according to OSHA standards with every installation.

The How Art Changes the World series: Greenpeace reached out to artists in our community to create works of art that represent the power of solidarity, community resistance and community organization in times of crisis. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic - and even more so since the American Black Lives Movement became so embedded in awareness - resistance has taken on new forms and people have acted in solidarity in new ways and with new allies. However, the need to come together, raise the voices of those affected and organize against our exploitative and extractive systems is nothing new.

With this in mind, we have submitted proposals for public works of art of all sizes that highlight the various forms of public resistance that are taking place at this moment. The goal: to show everyone who is invested in the fight for social and ecological justice that they are not alone in order to demand a good life and good health for everyone.

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