Yehimi Cambrón’s art contains some basic characteristics as a work of art. Some examples of these characteristics would be the type of lines she uses to create her subjects, the main idea behind the work of art, and the color as well as the style in which the piece is created.
Yehimi’s works of art for someone ordinary can be simple because they are portraits of what they think could be anyone or that they are portraits that anyone with talent can draw; but what makes Yehimi’s pieces of art significant, unique and important is the message that they bring along with the technique she uses (which is so personal and symbolic), in creating her works of art.
After her exhibition in the High Museum, she decided to add a new mural to her extensive collection; this one is called “Mi Gente,” which translates to “my people.” The mural is located in Northeast Plaza in Buford Highway, a county known for its high Latino population. Its placement brings such importance since it brings a representation of many of the people in that location. Like the rest of her murals, the art is very similar; it uses the same style, line patterns, and of course, message. What’s so beautiful about this mural is that she uses her students as subjects of her art as well, it seems like a great way to allow them to be heard, be represented and have something to look up to.
Like Yehimi, I emigrated with my mother and sister to the United States when I was seven or eight years old; Also like her, I have a deep love for art and use it to meditate on my feelings and ideas. Yehimi’s works of art are significant and inspire me like many Latinas because I can identify with her. Many Latinos come here to the United States, to fulfill their dreams, to do their best to work and get ahead even if it is about putting their lives in danger, or taking a challenge to obtain a dream that perhaps is not defined they will get.