Through My Lens.
AjA’s Through My Lens program uses photography and visual arts as a tool for young people to tell their own story and explore aspects of self, experience and community. Youth participants document and raise awareness around social issues impacting them on an individual and community level, such as bullying, depression, poverty, and climate change. Participants’ images and original artworks are showcased and exhibited in public settings to engage the broader community and prompt critical dialog on issues selected by youth.
TEACHING ARTISTS
ANNA LYNCH
JANEL DE LA TORRE
My name is Celina and I was born in San Diego. I am in the ninth grade and I live in City Heights. I chose racism as my social issue. It is an issue that has existed for a very long time, and it is still happening to this day. I was interested in using photography to create a conversation about this issue. I like using symbolism in my photography because everyone can interpret things differently and connect the contents of the photo to a past memory or experience.
As a person of color, I have seen this kind of discrimination affect many people, and I’d like to raise awareness about it.
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