Professor Lupita Murillo Tinnen
Artist Statement
Throughout my photographic career, the subject of my work has been the
Mexican immigrant community. It is special to me because my parents are
Mexican immigrants and I was raised in that culture. This body of work
is a glimpse into the daily life and space of my people. These interiors
are re-visitations. They are things I now notice that may recall memories
from my youth, bits and pieces of places and times that may have occurred.
These simple details of domestic spaces tell the story of the people through
mundane objects and cultural icons. These impressions show a way of life for
many undocumented immigrants who choose to keep a low profile for fear of
being deported. By photographing only details of their homes, the viewpoint
is restricted. Unable to step out and see everything, the viewer sees these
details from inside the protective space, looking outward.
Lupita Murillo Tinnen was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. Her work has been exhibited in numerous exhibitions both at the regional and national level. She is currently the treasurer for the South Central Region of the Society for Photographic Education, the young adult advisor for the League of Latin American Citizens council #4780, and co-chair of the Mexican American Field of Studies program at Collin.
Lupita Tinnen's Personal Website: www.lupitatinnen.com/
Artist Work
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