Los Angeles is known for its history of protest and artistic expression. This summer, in response to intensified federal immigration raids, the rallying cry of "No Ice" has emerged. Artists and communities are creatively manifesting this resistance through posters, murals, and digital campaigns. Notably, the Crenshaw Dairy Mart, an artist collective, is at the forefront of this movement, using art to address trauma and injustice. Among its initiatives is Ernesto Rocha's interactive altar installation, which encourages engagement and reflection on the impact of ICE's actions, emphasizing community resilience in the face of oppression.
"As systems fail, communities design for survival." Meg Farmer
Leading the charge is Crenshaw Dairy Mart, an artist-run collective and gallery dedicated to shifting the trauma-induced conditions of poverty and injustice.
No Ice is showing up everywhere: in hand-drawn posters taped to taquerÃas, in bold block letters at vigils, even in digital toolkits circulated on Instagram stories, ready for print or repost.
Rocha's installation, How to Melt Ice, called on participants to engage directly with the piece: crush it, watch it, heat it, and abolish it without causing harm.
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