La Cultura Cura

C u l t u r e H e a l s

Mission
Let’s promote culture and boost self-esteem by reflecting the beauty of our roots as a weapon against discrimination in all its forms.

Description
Let’s focus on on culture. Let’s eradicate low self-esteems, depression, and discrimination by reflecting true beautiful essences.

General Information
These photos are from communities in San Francisco, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Venezuela, South America and the US.

These photos are for our children, women, indigenous communities, culture, and those affected by exploitation of their land.

These photos are for the art of seeing and the revolution that is continuing in our communities.

These photos are for anyone who fuses the needs of activism, culture, and healing to provide empowerment for multiple communities.

These photos are for the prophesies that predicted the healing that was on its way and is arriving more when we remember to honor our original roots and protect our sacred lands.

These photos are for the celebration of culture and beauty in all its forms.

Thank you for considering all of these things with me.

These photos are for you.

Michelle Gutiérrez, is a committed activist, working in the local and international community. She has photographed and written about social causes, community leaders, and cultural traditions in Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Venezuela, and the United States. Throughout her career she has also served as a photo editor, educator, human rights defender, and now community mental health therapist working with the Latino, Indigenous, African American, and Native American populations of the Bay Area. Of Colombian ancestry, Michelle fuses photography, activism, and healing to reflect empowerment for multiple communities.fotogutierrez@gmail.com