TINA GUTIERREZ
América

Artist Tina Gutierrez presents América, an ongoing photographic series on the diversity and majesty of Hispanic women in the Americas. The terms “Hispanic” and “Latino/a” (as well as Lantinx and Latin@)* originally coined for marketing purposes, have evolved into concepts that influence myriad aspects of those so categorized lives. América aims to interject into this dialogue by showcasing the beauty and strength behind these identities, dismantling stereotypes, and promoting understanding.

Author
Tina’s practice is grounded in her study of art, movement and music. She is a longtime student of Developmental Movement, including Feldenkreis and Alexander technique, and very deliberately composes the human figure and its activity. Tina is also a musician. She performs widely on the lute and Renaissance flute, and directs the early music chamber group, The Shakespeare Band. Her cultural connection to the Renaissance/Baroque period extends to The Visual world as well as music, especially sculpture. Depicting classical balance and beauty in the human form is a hallmark of Tina’s work.
Tina is strongly involved with social justice photography and believes that the camera is a tool for change. She strongly identifies with both her Hispanic and Appalachian heritage. She works to create images that show the beauty in the diversity of humanity and hopes to create healing opportunities for individuals and communities. She prefers to be called an “Arts Instigator” when working with communiti

Website
www.tinagutierrezartsphotography.com

Instagram
@tinagutierrezartsphotography

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