Made In Honduras

I live in a little country in the center of America, where the people seem to struggle everyday for a job, an income, or a way to survive the next day. Nonetheless… like the old women’s tales says… the people live of circus and bread. In this little forgotten country, we live off the circus, because the bread is left for those who can afford it.

Cayos Cochinos, Honduras

H… Honduras

Tegucigalpa, Honduras by olanchano2001

La Fuerza Silenciosa or in English, The Silent Strength is a public art instillation I did in Honduras with my friend, Kat Burdine. We are working in collaboration with the Inside Out project founded by the French artist, JR.

Between both Kat and I, we have lived and work in El Progreso, Honduras for six years and though we worked with various demographics, we were continuously struck by the silent strength of women in the community. We have photographed these women and have pasted their portraits up in the center of town as well as their neighborhoods to give homage to their strength and struggles. With this citywide instillation we hope to start a dialogue about all that women have accomplished. Las Progreseñas, or the women of El Progreso are the foundations of their communities.  They are the teachers, mothers, nurturers, and fighters for future of this town.