Many articles will tell you guerrilla art is a form of “street art” based in graffiti that originated in the UK. Today I want to tell you: it can be so much more.
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Guerrilla Art: Speak
Guerrilla art against abuse: “Speak” by Lili Lopez (acrylic paint, glitter, glue).
Lili made “Speak” as a gift for her abused cousin. It is a reminder for her cousin to keep speaking up for herself, even if others won’t listen.
Guerrilla Art: Eye See You
Guerrilla art against child abuse: “We See You, and We Are Not Afraid” by Lili Lopez (spray paint, permanent marker, and collage).
Lili made this artwork in support of her three younger sisters, who have been physically, sexually, and psychologically abused their whole lives– and still have to live with their worst abuser until they are at least 18 years old. The piece contains five portraits: the staring eyes of Lili, her three sisters, and me.
The artwork is a daily reminder to the children to be strong, unified, and protect their boundaries. It is also a message to their abusive mother that we are watching her. No matter how many lies she tells and how many things she gets away with, the five of us will always see the truth.
Lili and her sisters placed the piece in their mother’s apartment. It now hangs in the living room entranceway, directly opposite the front door.
UPDATE: After a lengthy struggle with Child Protective Services, we have become the children’s guardians. They now live with us, and this piece hangs in our dining room. 🙂