September 2007
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Hecho en Compton
Posted by rio on 20 Sep 2007 | Tagged as: Uncategorized |
This is an “in progress” version of a piece I am working on about Eazy-E and Ofra Haza, two artists that have died of illnessrelated to AIDS. The death of Eazy-E was more profound to me than the violent demises 0f Tupac or Biggie. As a teenager, it made the onslaught of AIDS even more of a reality to me than the deaths of artists and friends from the disease. Almost fifteen years later I can still attest to how much it has changed my life. The project will eventually be a part of a Day of the Dead exhibit that I am a part of.
The final version of this image will have a different and more detailed background. I’m still debating if I should add in Eazy’s famous locs (sunglasses) or leave his eyes revealed. I wanted to show his eyes closed but he’s not nearly as recognizable without the glasses. Anyone have any suggestions?