In an effort to give a voice to new Iowans and share their challenges as immigrants of rich Latino heritage, artist Miriam Alarcon Avila has been working on the “Luchadores Immigrants In Iowa” art project since 2017. With the support of the Iowa Arts Council and different local Latino organizations, the artist has created a photo documentary comprised of portraits of Iowa’s Luchadores (Wrestlers) wearing traditional and customized Lucha Libre (Mexican wrestling). The mask is a symbol representing their identity as invisible Latinx immigrants. By wearing the mask, they become local superheroes, empowering themselves to freely share their inspirational immigration story. Support for “Luchadores Immigrants in Iowa” provided by the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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