BERNABE MENDEZ from the State of Guerrero works as a professional window cleaner in New York. He sends 500 dollars a month.
Description
from the series "The real story of the Superheroes"
Dulce Pinzón challenges negative stereotypes about immigrants in the United States with her project, “The real story of the Superheroes.” Pinzón set out to capture images of those she considers the unsung heroes of her community—those immigrants who not only keep American cities like New York running by working long hours for little pay but who also support their families by sending home substantial portions of their paychecks each week. Pinzón staged images of immigrant workers from her own native country of Mexico performing their jobs in their work environments dressed as popular American and Mexican superheroes.
Dulce Pinzón challenges negative stereotypes about immigrants in the United States with her project, “The real story of the Superheroes.” Pinzón set out to capture images of those she considers the unsung heroes of her community—those immigrants who not only keep American cities like New York running by working long hours for little pay but who also support their families by sending home substantial portions of their paychecks each week. Pinzón staged images of immigrant workers from her own native country of Mexico performing their jobs in their work environments dressed as popular American and Mexican superheroes.
Creator
Dulce Pinzón
Date
2004-2005
Rights
Courtesy of the artist
Original Format
C-print mounted. Edition 5 of 8.
Physical Dimensions
20 x 24 inches
Files
Citation
Dulce Pinzón , “BERNABE MENDEZ from the State of Guerrero works as a professional window cleaner in New York. He sends 500 dollars a month.,” Contemporary Art Purchasing Program - Stamp Gallery, accessed December 29, 2024, https://contemporaryartumd.artinterp.org/omeka/items/show/61.