Question

What was Ester Hernández's inspiration for her work Sun Mad?

Answer 1

While growing up in California’s San Joaquin Valley, Ester worked as a farmhand in an environment contaminated by pesticides. By transforming the wholesome figure of the Sun Maid into the deathly figure of Sun Mad, she attempted to unmask the ugly truth of those exploited by agribusiness.

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Answer 2

The idea for an artwork addressing the damage of pesticides to the environment and to farm workers like Hernández's parents