Artwork by Alejandra Rubio
In this series of photographs, Alejandra honors and sheds light on the tragic reality of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. This piece is a visual homage to our ancestors and a poignant reminder of the ongoing crisis that affects our communities today.
Through this imagery, Alejandra seeks to convey both the profound loss we have endured and the resilience of our people. The colors of the ribbon skirts on a dark background serves to highlight the stark contrasts between the vibrant life that has been lost and the somber reality of the issue.
Alejandra strives to give voice to those who have been silenced and to draw attention to the systemic issues that perpetuate this crisis.
This work is a call to awareness and action. It is a reminder that the fight for justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls is not just a distant history but an urgent and ongoing struggle. Through these photographs, Alejandra hopes to foster empathy, provoke thought, and inspire collective effort towards meaningful change.
