"How do you find artists in El Barrio? Just go outside and say hello." Image Credit: Yolanda Maldonado

"We all go through different stages in our lives... that's why I sell hope."

"A school embracing an artist is unfortunately not common."

"I consider poetry to be the first form of communication... because it cuts to the chase." Image Credit: ©GeorgeMalave2012

"In the United States, being bilingual and bicultural is seen as a liability, but actually it's a strength."

"El Barrio is a culturally rich neighborhood, but there's so many different subcommunities that have their own dynamics, their own outlets." Photo Credit: T. Ehrlich

"A lot of the pieces I make are interactive. I think this is really important... it shows people that art is not a dead medium."

"I’m a universal person... I would love to see the arts bring everybody together. But I haven't seen an event that does that yet."