duque, juan
creative direction & design
@amileamileamile, @presentspacemag, @themanualreview
los angeles

devyn garcia documented by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti for present space, print seven
present space introduces EARTH, an exploration of the natural world’s majestic landscapes and elemental materials, set against the accelerating climate changes and evolutionary shifts of the anthropocene.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up and hair: @anagdev
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @devynfaithgarcia
photography assistant: jose milan
styling assistant: isabela velasquez pedraza
executive production: @artproduction__
local production: caixa pro

devyn garcia documented by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti for present space, print seven
present space introduces EARTH, an exploration of the natural world’s majestic landscapes and elemental materials, set against the accelerating climate changes and evolutionary shifts of the anthropocene.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up and hair: @anagdev
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @devynfaithgarcia
photography assistant: jose milan
styling assistant: isabela velasquez pedraza
executive production: @artproduction__
local production: caixa pro

devyn garcia documented by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti for present space, print seven
present space introduces EARTH, an exploration of the natural world’s majestic landscapes and elemental materials, set against the accelerating climate changes and evolutionary shifts of the anthropocene.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up and hair: @anagdev
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @devynfaithgarcia
photography assistant: jose milan
styling assistant: isabela velasquez pedraza
executive production: @artproduction__
local production: caixa pro

devyn garcia documented by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti for present space, print seven
present space introduces EARTH, an exploration of the natural world’s majestic landscapes and elemental materials, set against the accelerating climate changes and evolutionary shifts of the anthropocene.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up and hair: @anagdev
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @devynfaithgarcia
photography assistant: jose milan
styling assistant: isabela velasquez pedraza
executive production: @artproduction__
local production: caixa pro

devyn garcia documented by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti for present space, print seven
present space introduces EARTH, an exploration of the natural world’s majestic landscapes and elemental materials, set against the accelerating climate changes and evolutionary shifts of the anthropocene.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up and hair: @anagdev
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @devynfaithgarcia
photography assistant: jose milan
styling assistant: isabela velasquez pedraza
executive production: @artproduction__
local production: caixa pro

devyn garcia documented by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti for present space, print seven
present space introduces EARTH, an exploration of the natural world’s majestic landscapes and elemental materials, set against the accelerating climate changes and evolutionary shifts of the anthropocene.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up and hair: @anagdev
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @devynfaithgarcia
photography assistant: jose milan
styling assistant: isabela velasquez pedraza
executive production: @artproduction__
local production: caixa pro

devyn garcia documented by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti for present space, print seven
present space introduces EARTH, an exploration of the natural world’s majestic landscapes and elemental materials, set against the accelerating climate changes and evolutionary shifts of the anthropocene.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up and hair: @anagdev
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @devynfaithgarcia
photography assistant: jose milan
styling assistant: isabela velasquez pedraza
executive production: @artproduction__
local production: caixa pro

devyn garcia documented by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti for present space, print seven
present space introduces EARTH, an exploration of the natural world’s majestic landscapes and elemental materials, set against the accelerating climate changes and evolutionary shifts of the anthropocene.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up and hair: @anagdev
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @devynfaithgarcia
photography assistant: jose milan
styling assistant: isabela velasquez pedraza
executive production: @artproduction__
local production: caixa pro

devyn garcia documented by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti for present space, print seven
present space introduces EARTH, an exploration of the natural world’s majestic landscapes and elemental materials, set against the accelerating climate changes and evolutionary shifts of the anthropocene.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up and hair: @anagdev
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @devynfaithgarcia
photography assistant: jose milan
styling assistant: isabela velasquez pedraza
executive production: @artproduction__
local production: caixa pro

devyn garcia documented by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti for present space, print seven
present space introduces EARTH, an exploration of the natural world’s majestic landscapes and elemental materials, set against the accelerating climate changes and evolutionary shifts of the anthropocene.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up and hair: @anagdev
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @devynfaithgarcia
photography assistant: jose milan
styling assistant: isabela velasquez pedraza
executive production: @artproduction__
local production: caixa pro

parker van noord documented by kito muñoz
photography: @kito.munoz
styling: @patrickwelde
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lisamchlik
hair: @oliviernoraz
set design: @leonardbougault_
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @parkervannoord
production: @robindegelas, @artlistparisnewyork
post-production: @curroverdugo

parker van noord documented by kito muñoz
photography: @kito.munoz
styling: @patrickwelde
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lisamchlik
hair: @oliviernoraz
set design: @leonardbougault_
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @parkervannoord
production: @robindegelas, @artlistparisnewyork
post-production: @curroverdugo

parker van noord documented by kito muñoz
photography: @kito.munoz
styling: @patrickwelde
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lisamchlik
hair: @oliviernoraz
set design: @leonardbougault_
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @parkervannoord
production: @robindegelas, @artlistparisnewyork
post-production: @curroverdugo

parker van noord documented by kito muñoz
photography: @kito.munoz
styling: @patrickwelde
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lisamchlik
hair: @oliviernoraz
set design: @leonardbougault_
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @parkervannoord
production: @robindegelas, @artlistparisnewyork
post-production: @curroverdugo

parker van noord documented by kito muñoz
photography: @kito.munoz
styling: @patrickwelde
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lisamchlik
hair: @oliviernoraz
set design: @leonardbougault_
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @parkervannoord
production: @robindegelas, @artlistparisnewyork
post-production: @curroverdugo

parker van noord documented by kito muñoz
photography: @kito.munoz
styling: @patrickwelde
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lisamchlik
hair: @oliviernoraz
set design: @leonardbougault_
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @parkervannoord
production: @robindegelas, @artlistparisnewyork
post-production: @curroverdugo

parker van noord documented by kito muñoz
photography: @kito.munoz
styling: @patrickwelde
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lisamchlik
hair: @oliviernoraz
set design: @leonardbougault_
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @parkervannoord
production: @robindegelas, @artlistparisnewyork
post-production: @curroverdugo

parker van noord documented by kito muñoz
photography: @kito.munoz
styling: @patrickwelde
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lisamchlik
hair: @oliviernoraz
set design: @leonardbougault_
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @parkervannoord
production: @robindegelas, @artlistparisnewyork
post-production: @curroverdugo

parker van noord documented by kito muñoz
photography: @kito.munoz
styling: @patrickwelde
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lisamchlik
hair: @oliviernoraz
set design: @leonardbougault_
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @twodadstwokids, @establishmentny
talent: @parkervannoord
production: @robindegelas, @artlistparisnewyork
post-production: @curroverdugo

graphic design for table of contents in present space, print six. grateful for all the amazing collaborators that made this a special issue!
present space introduces SOUND, an exploration of instruments, music, voices, and their influences across cultures, eras and geographies.
@presentspacemag @amileamileamile

graphic design for table of contents in present space, print six. grateful for all the amazing collaborators that made this a special issue!
present space introduces SOUND, an exploration of instruments, music, voices, and their influences across cultures, eras and geographies.
@presentspacemag @amileamileamile

graphic design for table of contents in present space, print six. grateful for all the amazing collaborators that made this a special issue!
present space introduces SOUND, an exploration of instruments, music, voices, and their influences across cultures, eras and geographies.
@presentspacemag @amileamileamile

hot summer for a.p.c.
creative direction by @amileamileamile
photographer: @dvourakis
stylist: @laytonbaptista
make-up: @lillypollan_
hair: @nerohair
producer: @katiebinfield
talents: anna lira, aman gupta and christen rhule
stylist assistant: chris chidi
production assistant: tallin kiefer

hot summer for a.p.c.
creative direction by @amileamileamile
photographer: @dvourakis
stylist: @laytonbaptista
make-up: @lillypollan_
hair: @nerohair
producer: @katiebinfield
talents: anna lira, aman gupta and christen rhule
stylist assistant: chris chidi
production assistant: tallin kiefer

special edition of present space print five & inside story with 070 shake by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lillypollan
hair: @hikaruhirano
nails: @meechynails
set design: @itsmyjello
tailor: @gulsenkan_fashion
talent: @070shake
photography assistant: michael irwin
styling assistant: @_shaquentagaines
set design assistant: ryan elliot
production: @ctdinc
executive producer: @wesolson
producer: @msjaneoh
production manager: nicole morra
production assistants: tchad cousins, danielle rouleau
special edition of present space print five & inside story with 070 shake by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lillypollan
hair: @hikaruhirano
nails: @meechynails
set design: @itsmyjello
tailor: @gulsenkan_fashion
talent: @070shake
photography assistant: michael irwin
styling assistant: @_shaquentagaines
set design assistant: ryan elliot
production: @ctdinc
executive producer: @wesolson
producer: @msjaneoh
production manager: nicole morra
production assistants: tchad cousins, danielle rouleau

special edition of present space print five & inside story with 070 shake by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lillypollan
hair: @hikaruhirano
nails: @meechynails
set design: @itsmyjello
tailor: @gulsenkan_fashion
talent: @070shake
photography assistant: michael irwin
styling assistant: @_shaquentagaines
set design assistant: ryan elliot
production: @ctdinc
executive producer: @wesolson
producer: @msjaneoh
production manager: nicole morra
production assistants: tchad cousins, danielle rouleau

special edition of present space print five & inside story with 070 shake by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lillypollan
hair: @hikaruhirano
nails: @meechynails
set design: @itsmyjello
tailor: @gulsenkan_fashion
talent: @070shake
photography assistant: michael irwin
styling assistant: @_shaquentagaines
set design assistant: ryan elliot
production: @ctdinc
executive producer: @wesolson
producer: @msjaneoh
production manager: nicole morra
production assistants: tchad cousins, danielle rouleau

special edition of present space print five & inside story with 070 shake by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lillypollan
hair: @hikaruhirano
nails: @meechynails
set design: @itsmyjello
tailor: @gulsenkan_fashion
talent: @070shake
photography assistant: michael irwin
styling assistant: @_shaquentagaines
set design assistant: ryan elliot
production: @ctdinc
executive producer: @wesolson
producer: @msjaneoh
production manager: nicole morra
production assistants: tchad cousins, danielle rouleau

special edition of present space print five & inside story with 070 shake by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lillypollan
hair: @hikaruhirano
nails: @meechynails
set design: @itsmyjello
tailor: @gulsenkan_fashion
talent: @070shake
photography assistant: michael irwin
styling assistant: @_shaquentagaines
set design assistant: ryan elliot
production: @ctdinc
executive producer: @wesolson
producer: @msjaneoh
production manager: nicole morra
production assistants: tchad cousins, danielle rouleau

special edition of present space print five & inside story with 070 shake by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lillypollan
hair: @hikaruhirano
nails: @meechynails
set design: @itsmyjello
tailor: @gulsenkan_fashion
talent: @070shake
photography assistant: michael irwin
styling assistant: @_shaquentagaines
set design assistant: ryan elliot
production: @ctdinc
executive producer: @wesolson
producer: @msjaneoh
production manager: nicole morra
production assistants: tchad cousins, danielle rouleau

special edition of present space print five & inside story with 070 shake by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lillypollan
hair: @hikaruhirano
nails: @meechynails
set design: @itsmyjello
tailor: @gulsenkan_fashion
talent: @070shake
photography assistant: michael irwin
styling assistant: @_shaquentagaines
set design assistant: ryan elliot
production: @ctdinc
executive producer: @wesolson
producer: @msjaneoh
production manager: nicole morra
production assistants: tchad cousins, danielle rouleau

special edition of present space print five & inside story with 070 shake by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lillypollan
hair: @hikaruhirano
nails: @meechynails
set design: @itsmyjello
tailor: @gulsenkan_fashion
talent: @070shake
photography assistant: michael irwin
styling assistant: @_shaquentagaines
set design assistant: ryan elliot
production: @ctdinc
executive producer: @wesolson
producer: @msjaneoh
production manager: nicole morra
production assistants: tchad cousins, danielle rouleau

special edition of present space print five & inside story with 070 shake by kwabena sekyi appiah-nti.
photography: @sekyii
styling: @laytonbaptista
creative direction: @duque.j @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @lillypollan
hair: @hikaruhirano
nails: @meechynails
set design: @itsmyjello
tailor: @gulsenkan_fashion
talent: @070shake
photography assistant: michael irwin
styling assistant: @_shaquentagaines
set design assistant: ryan elliot
production: @ctdinc
executive producer: @wesolson
producer: @msjaneoh
production manager: nicole morra
production assistants: tchad cousins, danielle rouleau

akin to— an exploration of sibling ties for present space, print five documented by andrew jacobs.
photography: @ajacobs3
styling: @marcus.cuffie
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @janessapare
hair: @dre_on_hair
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @establishmentny
talent: @laineyjhearn, @lexy_hearn, emily herrera, @mariajose.marte, mariam traore, @zahratraore_
production: @clmagency
senior producer: devon welstead

akin to— an exploration of sibling ties for present space, print five documented by andrew jacobs.
photography: @ajacobs3
styling: @marcus.cuffie
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @janessapare
hair: @dre_on_hair
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @establishmentny
talent: @laineyjhearn, @lexy_hearn, emily herrera, @mariajose.marte, mariam traore, @zahratraore_
production: @clmagency
senior producer: devon welstead

akin to— an exploration of sibling ties for present space, print five documented by andrew jacobs.
photography: @ajacobs3
styling: @marcus.cuffie
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @janessapare
hair: @dre_on_hair
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @establishmentny
talent: @laineyjhearn, @lexy_hearn, emily herrera, @mariajose.marte, mariam traore, @zahratraore_
production: @clmagency
senior producer: devon welstead

akin to— an exploration of sibling ties for present space, print five documented by andrew jacobs.
photography: @ajacobs3
styling: @marcus.cuffie
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @janessapare
hair: @dre_on_hair
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @establishmentny
talent: @laineyjhearn, @lexy_hearn, emily herrera, @mariajose.marte, mariam traore, @zahratraore_
production: @clmagency
senior producer: devon welstead

akin to— an exploration of sibling ties for present space, print five documented by andrew jacobs.
photography: @ajacobs3
styling: @marcus.cuffie
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @janessapare
hair: @dre_on_hair
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @establishmentny
talent: @laineyjhearn, @lexy_hearn, emily herrera, @mariajose.marte, mariam traore, @zahratraore_
production: @clmagency
senior producer: devon welstead

akin to— an exploration of sibling ties for present space, print five documented by andrew jacobs.
photography: @ajacobs3
styling: @marcus.cuffie
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @janessapare
hair: @dre_on_hair
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @establishmentny
talent: @laineyjhearn, @lexy_hearn, emily herrera, @mariajose.marte, mariam traore, @zahratraore_
production: @clmagency
senior producer: devon welstead

akin to— an exploration of sibling ties for present space, print five documented by andrew jacobs.
photography: @ajacobs3
styling: @marcus.cuffie
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @janessapare
hair: @dre_on_hair
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @establishmentny
talent: @laineyjhearn, @lexy_hearn, emily herrera, @mariajose.marte, mariam traore, @zahratraore_
production: @clmagency
senior producer: devon welstead

akin to— an exploration of sibling ties for present space, print five documented by andrew jacobs.
photography: @ajacobs3
styling: @marcus.cuffie
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @janessapare
hair: @dre_on_hair
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @establishmentny
talent: @laineyjhearn, @lexy_hearn, emily herrera, @mariajose.marte, mariam traore, @zahratraore_
production: @clmagency
senior producer: devon welstead

akin to— an exploration of sibling ties for present space, print five documented by andrew jacobs.
photography: @ajacobs3
styling: @marcus.cuffie
creative direction: @duque.j, @nimahabibzadeh
make-up: @janessapare
hair: @dre_on_hair
casting direction: @bitton, @richardnguye, @establishmentny
talent: @laineyjhearn, @lexy_hearn, emily herrera, @mariajose.marte, mariam traore, @zahratraore_
production: @clmagency
senior producer: devon welstead

cameron russell documented by diego vourakis for present space, print four.

cameron russell documented by diego vourakis for present space, print four.

cameron russell documented by diego vourakis for present space, print four.

cameron russell documented by diego vourakis for present space, print four.

cameron russell documented by diego vourakis for present space, print four.

cameron russell documented by diego vourakis for present space, print four.

cameron russell documented by diego vourakis for present space, print four.

cameron russell documented by diego vourakis for present space, print four.

cameron russell documented by diego vourakis for present space, print four.

cameron russell documented by diego vourakis for present space, print four.

as a first generation born in south orange county, california, my experience revolved around my parents instilling in me to always be striving to be better, to do good, and to value that my brother and i are able to grow up in a country that gives you a chance for a better life, with what seemed to have endless resources and opportunities, something that my parents felt they had to leave their home country for to give their family a great life.
recently with everything happening around immigration, mass deportations, and ICE raids, bring up old feelings and memories of my family having to always make sure we were careful to not encounter any law enforcement and worry that everything my parents worked hard for would be diminished to race or immigration status. not only did my parents have to adapt to a new culture, but they also had to leave family behind, some of which they didn’t get to see again until fifteen years later.
like so many other immigrants and families, there are many boundaries and borders that have to be encountered in a new country looking for a better life.
for this last issue of present space, i wanted to explore this topic in depth on the mexican-american border —a physical boundary that affected my family and so many other families and immigrants in search of opportunity. i got to interview my parents on their experience of first coming to the united states from mexico, along with displaced venezualan migrants in san diego and other individuals beyond the border in new york and new jersey.
this is a meaningful project, titled The Three Borders/Las Tres Fronteras, that i am happy and proud to share, and hope you are able to take a little piece of this and hopefully instill inspiration, knowledge, and awareness.
Words by Luis Alvarez
Photography by @manuelbayogisbert
presentspace.com/the-three-borders/

as a first generation born in south orange county, california, my experience revolved around my parents instilling in me to always be striving to be better, to do good, and to value that my brother and i are able to grow up in a country that gives you a chance for a better life, with what seemed to have endless resources and opportunities, something that my parents felt they had to leave their home country for to give their family a great life.
recently with everything happening around immigration, mass deportations, and ICE raids, bring up old feelings and memories of my family having to always make sure we were careful to not encounter any law enforcement and worry that everything my parents worked hard for would be diminished to race or immigration status. not only did my parents have to adapt to a new culture, but they also had to leave family behind, some of which they didn’t get to see again until fifteen years later.
like so many other immigrants and families, there are many boundaries and borders that have to be encountered in a new country looking for a better life.
for this last issue of present space, i wanted to explore this topic in depth on the mexican-american border —a physical boundary that affected my family and so many other families and immigrants in search of opportunity. i got to interview my parents on their experience of first coming to the united states from mexico, along with displaced venezualan migrants in san diego and other individuals beyond the border in new york and new jersey.
this is a meaningful project, titled The Three Borders/Las Tres Fronteras, that i am happy and proud to share, and hope you are able to take a little piece of this and hopefully instill inspiration, knowledge, and awareness.
Words by Luis Alvarez
Photography by @manuelbayogisbert
presentspace.com/the-three-borders/

as a first generation born in south orange county, california, my experience revolved around my parents instilling in me to always be striving to be better, to do good, and to value that my brother and i are able to grow up in a country that gives you a chance for a better life, with what seemed to have endless resources and opportunities, something that my parents felt they had to leave their home country for to give their family a great life.
recently with everything happening around immigration, mass deportations, and ICE raids, bring up old feelings and memories of my family having to always make sure we were careful to not encounter any law enforcement and worry that everything my parents worked hard for would be diminished to race or immigration status. not only did my parents have to adapt to a new culture, but they also had to leave family behind, some of which they didn’t get to see again until fifteen years later.
like so many other immigrants and families, there are many boundaries and borders that have to be encountered in a new country looking for a better life.
for this last issue of present space, i wanted to explore this topic in depth on the mexican-american border —a physical boundary that affected my family and so many other families and immigrants in search of opportunity. i got to interview my parents on their experience of first coming to the united states from mexico, along with displaced venezualan migrants in san diego and other individuals beyond the border in new york and new jersey.
this is a meaningful project, titled The Three Borders/Las Tres Fronteras, that i am happy and proud to share, and hope you are able to take a little piece of this and hopefully instill inspiration, knowledge, and awareness.
Words by Luis Alvarez
Photography by @manuelbayogisbert
presentspace.com/the-three-borders/

as a first generation born in south orange county, california, my experience revolved around my parents instilling in me to always be striving to be better, to do good, and to value that my brother and i are able to grow up in a country that gives you a chance for a better life, with what seemed to have endless resources and opportunities, something that my parents felt they had to leave their home country for to give their family a great life.
recently with everything happening around immigration, mass deportations, and ICE raids, bring up old feelings and memories of my family having to always make sure we were careful to not encounter any law enforcement and worry that everything my parents worked hard for would be diminished to race or immigration status. not only did my parents have to adapt to a new culture, but they also had to leave family behind, some of which they didn’t get to see again until fifteen years later.
like so many other immigrants and families, there are many boundaries and borders that have to be encountered in a new country looking for a better life.
for this last issue of present space, i wanted to explore this topic in depth on the mexican-american border —a physical boundary that affected my family and so many other families and immigrants in search of opportunity. i got to interview my parents on their experience of first coming to the united states from mexico, along with displaced venezualan migrants in san diego and other individuals beyond the border in new york and new jersey.
this is a meaningful project, titled The Three Borders/Las Tres Fronteras, that i am happy and proud to share, and hope you are able to take a little piece of this and hopefully instill inspiration, knowledge, and awareness.
Words by Luis Alvarez
Photography by @manuelbayogisbert
presentspace.com/the-three-borders/

as a first generation born in south orange county, california, my experience revolved around my parents instilling in me to always be striving to be better, to do good, and to value that my brother and i are able to grow up in a country that gives you a chance for a better life, with what seemed to have endless resources and opportunities, something that my parents felt they had to leave their home country for to give their family a great life.
recently with everything happening around immigration, mass deportations, and ICE raids, bring up old feelings and memories of my family having to always make sure we were careful to not encounter any law enforcement and worry that everything my parents worked hard for would be diminished to race or immigration status. not only did my parents have to adapt to a new culture, but they also had to leave family behind, some of which they didn’t get to see again until fifteen years later.
like so many other immigrants and families, there are many boundaries and borders that have to be encountered in a new country looking for a better life.
for this last issue of present space, i wanted to explore this topic in depth on the mexican-american border —a physical boundary that affected my family and so many other families and immigrants in search of opportunity. i got to interview my parents on their experience of first coming to the united states from mexico, along with displaced venezualan migrants in san diego and other individuals beyond the border in new york and new jersey.
this is a meaningful project, titled The Three Borders/Las Tres Fronteras, that i am happy and proud to share, and hope you are able to take a little piece of this and hopefully instill inspiration, knowledge, and awareness.
Words by Luis Alvarez
Photography by @manuelbayogisbert
presentspace.com/the-three-borders/

as a first generation born in south orange county, california, my experience revolved around my parents instilling in me to always be striving to be better, to do good, and to value that my brother and i are able to grow up in a country that gives you a chance for a better life, with what seemed to have endless resources and opportunities, something that my parents felt they had to leave their home country for to give their family a great life.
recently with everything happening around immigration, mass deportations, and ICE raids, bring up old feelings and memories of my family having to always make sure we were careful to not encounter any law enforcement and worry that everything my parents worked hard for would be diminished to race or immigration status. not only did my parents have to adapt to a new culture, but they also had to leave family behind, some of which they didn’t get to see again until fifteen years later.
like so many other immigrants and families, there are many boundaries and borders that have to be encountered in a new country looking for a better life.
for this last issue of present space, i wanted to explore this topic in depth on the mexican-american border —a physical boundary that affected my family and so many other families and immigrants in search of opportunity. i got to interview my parents on their experience of first coming to the united states from mexico, along with displaced venezualan migrants in san diego and other individuals beyond the border in new york and new jersey.
this is a meaningful project, titled The Three Borders/Las Tres Fronteras, that i am happy and proud to share, and hope you are able to take a little piece of this and hopefully instill inspiration, knowledge, and awareness.
Words by Luis Alvarez
Photography by @manuelbayogisbert
presentspace.com/the-three-borders/

as a first generation born in south orange county, california, my experience revolved around my parents instilling in me to always be striving to be better, to do good, and to value that my brother and i are able to grow up in a country that gives you a chance for a better life, with what seemed to have endless resources and opportunities, something that my parents felt they had to leave their home country for to give their family a great life.
recently with everything happening around immigration, mass deportations, and ICE raids, bring up old feelings and memories of my family having to always make sure we were careful to not encounter any law enforcement and worry that everything my parents worked hard for would be diminished to race or immigration status. not only did my parents have to adapt to a new culture, but they also had to leave family behind, some of which they didn’t get to see again until fifteen years later.
like so many other immigrants and families, there are many boundaries and borders that have to be encountered in a new country looking for a better life.
for this last issue of present space, i wanted to explore this topic in depth on the mexican-american border —a physical boundary that affected my family and so many other families and immigrants in search of opportunity. i got to interview my parents on their experience of first coming to the united states from mexico, along with displaced venezualan migrants in san diego and other individuals beyond the border in new york and new jersey.
this is a meaningful project, titled The Three Borders/Las Tres Fronteras, that i am happy and proud to share, and hope you are able to take a little piece of this and hopefully instill inspiration, knowledge, and awareness.
Words by Luis Alvarez
Photography by @manuelbayogisbert
presentspace.com/the-three-borders/

as a first generation born in south orange county, california, my experience revolved around my parents instilling in me to always be striving to be better, to do good, and to value that my brother and i are able to grow up in a country that gives you a chance for a better life, with what seemed to have endless resources and opportunities, something that my parents felt they had to leave their home country for to give their family a great life.
recently with everything happening around immigration, mass deportations, and ICE raids, bring up old feelings and memories of my family having to always make sure we were careful to not encounter any law enforcement and worry that everything my parents worked hard for would be diminished to race or immigration status. not only did my parents have to adapt to a new culture, but they also had to leave family behind, some of which they didn’t get to see again until fifteen years later.
like so many other immigrants and families, there are many boundaries and borders that have to be encountered in a new country looking for a better life.
for this last issue of present space, i wanted to explore this topic in depth on the mexican-american border —a physical boundary that affected my family and so many other families and immigrants in search of opportunity. i got to interview my parents on their experience of first coming to the united states from mexico, along with displaced venezualan migrants in san diego and other individuals beyond the border in new york and new jersey.
this is a meaningful project, titled The Three Borders/Las Tres Fronteras, that i am happy and proud to share, and hope you are able to take a little piece of this and hopefully instill inspiration, knowledge, and awareness.
Words by Luis Alvarez
Photography by @manuelbayogisbert
presentspace.com/the-three-borders/

as a first generation born in south orange county, california, my experience revolved around my parents instilling in me to always be striving to be better, to do good, and to value that my brother and i are able to grow up in a country that gives you a chance for a better life, with what seemed to have endless resources and opportunities, something that my parents felt they had to leave their home country for to give their family a great life.
recently with everything happening around immigration, mass deportations, and ICE raids, bring up old feelings and memories of my family having to always make sure we were careful to not encounter any law enforcement and worry that everything my parents worked hard for would be diminished to race or immigration status. not only did my parents have to adapt to a new culture, but they also had to leave family behind, some of which they didn’t get to see again until fifteen years later.
like so many other immigrants and families, there are many boundaries and borders that have to be encountered in a new country looking for a better life.
for this last issue of present space, i wanted to explore this topic in depth on the mexican-american border —a physical boundary that affected my family and so many other families and immigrants in search of opportunity. i got to interview my parents on their experience of first coming to the united states from mexico, along with displaced venezualan migrants in san diego and other individuals beyond the border in new york and new jersey.
this is a meaningful project, titled The Three Borders/Las Tres Fronteras, that i am happy and proud to share, and hope you are able to take a little piece of this and hopefully instill inspiration, knowledge, and awareness.
Words by Luis Alvarez
Photography by @manuelbayogisbert
presentspace.com/the-three-borders/

as a first generation born in south orange county, california, my experience revolved around my parents instilling in me to always be striving to be better, to do good, and to value that my brother and i are able to grow up in a country that gives you a chance for a better life, with what seemed to have endless resources and opportunities, something that my parents felt they had to leave their home country for to give their family a great life.
recently with everything happening around immigration, mass deportations, and ICE raids, bring up old feelings and memories of my family having to always make sure we were careful to not encounter any law enforcement and worry that everything my parents worked hard for would be diminished to race or immigration status. not only did my parents have to adapt to a new culture, but they also had to leave family behind, some of which they didn’t get to see again until fifteen years later.
like so many other immigrants and families, there are many boundaries and borders that have to be encountered in a new country looking for a better life.
for this last issue of present space, i wanted to explore this topic in depth on the mexican-american border —a physical boundary that affected my family and so many other families and immigrants in search of opportunity. i got to interview my parents on their experience of first coming to the united states from mexico, along with displaced venezualan migrants in san diego and other individuals beyond the border in new york and new jersey.
this is a meaningful project, titled The Three Borders/Las Tres Fronteras, that i am happy and proud to share, and hope you are able to take a little piece of this and hopefully instill inspiration, knowledge, and awareness.
Words by Luis Alvarez
Photography by @manuelbayogisbert
presentspace.com/the-three-borders/
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