Posted in Photography, tagged Dulce Pinzon, photography, Superheros on October 25, 2011| 1 Comment »
The principal objective of this series is to pay homage to these brave and determined men and women that somehow manage, without the help of any supernatural power, to withstand extreme conditions of labor in order to help their families and communities survive and prosper.
OSCAR GONZALEZ from the State of Oaxaca works as a cook in New York.
He Sends 350 dollars a week
Posted in Photography, tagged Dulce Pinzon, photography, Superheros on October 25, 2011| 1 Comment »
The Mexican immigrant worker in New York is a perfect example of the hero who has gone unnoticed. It is common for a Mexican worker in New York to work extraordinary hours in extreme conditions for very low wages which are saved at great cost and sacrifice and sent to families and communities in Mexico who rely on them to survive.
ROMÁN ROMERO from Tlapa Guerrero works as a superintendent in New York.
He Sends 800 dollars a month.
Posted in Photography, tagged Dulce Pinzon, photography, Superheros on October 25, 2011| 3 Comments »
This project consists of 20 color photographs of Mexican immigrants dressed in the costumes of popular American and Mexican superheroes. Each photo pictures the worker/superhero in their work environment, and is accompanied by a short text including the worker’s name, their hometown in Mexico, the number of years they have been working in New York, and the amount of money they send to Mexico each week.
LUIS HERNANDEZ from the State of Veracruz works in demolition in New York. He sends 200 dollars a week.
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