2013 Contest

Making Work Visible

City University of New York / Labor Arts

Elizabeth Arias

Visual Arts Second Place

Elizabeth Arias

Studio Art / English, City College of New York

Balance

Balance (2011)

9″ x 14″

Digital Photograph

This photograph represents the labor arts spirit because it shows the balance between two jobs that many women have in this country: being a mother and being the bread winner. Mothers are able to care for their children and keep the family together while still working outside the home. For women that have moved from their native country to the United States it is difficult because of the language barrier and cultural differences. The blinds act as this barrier but the sunlight is still able to shine through, just like women are still able to succeed despite these barriers.

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