Welcome to Coachella
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Welcome to Coachella! My piece is meant to bring curiosity to the people driving by about what it means to “take a breath for the future.” This piece was meant … Continued
Coachella Uninc.
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My Grandma’s Battle
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This video is dedicated to my grandma. She gave her strength, her time, and her life to the fields and did it all for her family. She worked for years as … Continued
Strawberry Fields
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“When I was a kid, I lived near some strawberry fields and I would frequently sit and stare at the endless rows of strawberries. With this art I wanted to … Continued
Everyone Deserves Clean Air: A Community Interview
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Nearby Mecca, California, exists the Desert View Power (DVP) plant on the lands of the Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians. DVP emitted toxic pollutants like mercury and nitrogen oxide (to … Continued
Pollution: a 3 painting series
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Samara Garcia is an artist from the Eastern Coachella Valley who depicts the impacts of environmental degradation with her 3 painting series. With no action, our vibrant world may become clouded by smog and environmental degradation.
Every Turn I Take
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Every Turn I Take explores Samara Garcia’s experience visiting parks and other outdoor spaces in the ECV. Her photo series reminds us to do our part as individuals and care for the land.
Thermal Ranch
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Meet America, a student at Desert Mirage High School just a mile from another proposed luxury development, Thermal Ranch. She’s raising her voice against yet another environmental threat—where students and … Continued