Blue Collar
Diego D.
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This is a statement piece about the double meaning of "Blue Collar". The man in this picture, Julian Vasquez, is a blue collar worker who works as a firefighter up in Oregon. At 25 years-old, he is putting his life on the line for our community. This picture illustrates the emotions and story of a blue collar worker as the colors cast a darker and moody-toned environment. The other meaning of "Blue Collar", is directed towards the dog, Ghost. At just three years-old, Ghost has spent his whole life with Julian. Ghost was diagnosed with a liver problem, and was only given about six more months to live. This was a year and a half ago. Through thick and thin, Ghost persevered through the challenges that were thrown at him in his life. Ghost is a reflection of Julian, as they've both faced and worked through obstacles that the average human would back down from. They will always stick together and use each other as someone to lean on.
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Creativity means the ability to explore and discover one's true and authentic imaginative curiosity and the understanding that there is no limit to their freedom of expression.
