A Photography Exhibit by David Bacon Exhibit runs through May 30th, 2010
Living Under The Trees chronicles the lives and experiences of indigenous Mexican farm workers in California through documentary photography and the narrative experiences of community residents and leaders. For almost two years, photographer, photo-journalist and former labor organizer David Bacon documented the lives and communities of indigenous Mexican farm workers with the help of a grant from the California Council of The Humanities.
This collection of color photographs documents work and community life while oral histories present voices of migrants themselves, conveying the quality of life of each individual, and a sense of their cultural values. They describe social organizations that exist in indigenous migrant communities, and the way migrants see the broader community in which they live.
The images also show these communities developing a vibrant culture of music, dance, food and healthcare, which help them survive under difficult circumstances. They present situations of extreme poverty, but they also show resourceful people capable of changing conditions, organizing themselves, and making critical decisions.
The Temecula Valley Museum is located at 28314 Mercedes Street in Old Town Temecula.
Operating Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 PM
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