Hay me nuevamente, Jennifer. Nuestra clase de foto caminó por la calle a un pequeño parque de la Comunidad, donde tomamos fotos de uno a otro.
La escultura gráfica que usted ve esta hecha de metal. Tomamos una foto de ellas porque se veia muy interesante. Por ejemplo, las formas que han sido puesto y diseños que estaban echas son lindos. Las muchachas se divertieron mucho, nosotros sólo (justo) le deseamos que estaban aquí. ^_^ ¡ Besos!
Hi, my name is Fatima, and the first thing you should know about me is that I love purple. Ok, I am 15 years old I am African and French. I love the band Mindless Behavior. They’re these 4 boys and their names are Raq Raq, Prinction, Prodigi, and Roc Royal. Do you have a favorite band?
This sculpture was across the street from the Girls Club.
I love using this digital camera.
My name is Krista, I’m in 7th grade. I’m Native American and others, too. I have many friends and I love art! I’m 13 years old and I’m second generation. My mom came here when she was a girl and now it’s my turn. I have so much fun at this wonderful Girls Club. I have one dog and one hamster. I live with my mom and grandma too and when I’m old I hope to be famous for many years, but for now I’m having fun being young!
Do you like taking photographs?
Hiya. My name is Sumaia. People call me Purple Ninja. I’m secretly a ninja that loves purple. I am 13 years old and love candy. I think the best candy is gummy bears. I’m in the 7th grade currently and love sports and being active. I also love fashion and dressing up and trying new things (styles).
What up? My name is Sasha . I love music! But my fave band is the RAMONES!!! I’m 9 and a half and I go to school in NYC. My mom’s name is Oksana T. (she’s Russian) and my dad’s name is Alvaro A. (he is Mexican). I’m an only child and I love it! I want to become a singer, a fashion designer, an actress, and a photographer!!! I LOVE GIRLS CLUB!
This is my favorite photo because it shows the beauty in nature, even if it’s a lonely flower! This photo was taken by Jennifer L.
Hi, my name is Anyah Smith. Most people call me NeNe or cookie monster. I love music. People call me cookie monster because I love cookies. I am 10 1/2 and in the fifth grade. My mom’s name is Rasheeda. My dad’s name is Steven. I live with my brother, Tyrese, my mom, my dad, my granda and my aunt. I have a cat. Do you have pets? I love purple and blue.
I was born here in New York City. I am black and Spanish. I have 4 brothers. I want to become a nurse, teacher, lawyer or actress. I go to the Lower Eastside Girls Club. I am studying fashion and photography. The Girls Club is FUN! I have a lot of friends there. All of the people who work there are very kind and sweet. The girls are too!
I took this photo of my friend, Fatima.
I met these two boys in Chenalho. The boy on the right we met in a restaurant, his name is Cesar and he is 10 years old. He was sitting outside of the restaurant when Leigh started talking to him. He was very shy at first but he warmed up to us. We found out he was alone and didn’t know his family so we let him join us for lunch. He was so sweet and kind. Cesar ended up staying with us until we left. The one on the left is Sergio. I met him by the bull pin. He was playing on the bars as if they were monkey bars. Sonia and I started talking to him but he didn’t understand us because he didn’t speak spanish; he spoke Tzotzil. Cesar was kind enough to translate for us. We found out Sergio was also an orphan. He didn’t know his family, or when his birthday was, which means he didn’t know how old he was. I found it so crazy how these two little boys are orphans and on there own. With no help from no one, they still manage to smile and laugh. As we drove away, they followed our van. This sad scene made me cry a little. I admire these boys so much for their courage, will to survive, and upbeat attitude. By Apolonia Euvin
Chiapas, Mexico was a beautiful place that we got to experience. We learned about their culture, their style, and their language. The architect was built a specific way for the Mexicans. There were many beautiful little houses with bright colors and open patios to keep cool on a hot sunny day. The sidewalks were so narrow we had to walk in single file to get to where we were going. The sidewalks are extra steep to prevent the streets from flooding from the heavy rain during the rainy seasons. You can tell the little town is very old and built traditionally with concrete and bright colors. We were also really impressed by some of the house’s big wooden door ways and the interesting doors knobs. All of Chiapas was a beautiful sight and we are grateful that we got to see it! Not everyone gets to have a wonderful experience like we did together. Brittany Baez
These pictures were taken in the open food market in Chamula and San Cristobal, Chapias. I took these pictures because they show the people of Chapias in their everyday life. They are not staged or rehearsed. They show people shopping for groceries, working hard, and just hanging out. I think it captures the beauty of it all. I just don’t know what else to say about the market. It’s unique in so many ways, like the way they stack the fruits and vegetables in neat pyramids and the way they coordinate all the colors together and making it POP just so. Everything is so pleasing to the eye. A visit to the market is as good as visiting any art museum in New York. The Chiapas market women are artists in their own right.
-Apolonia <3