This work demonstrates Diaz's ability to create meaningful commentary in one simple sentence. 'Childhood Friends' reflects on one's personal beliefs and how they form as we age and develop as members in society.

"In the painting Childhood Friends, the text is, to me, a bittersweet comment and does give you this image of two childhood friends seeing each other on the opposite sides of a demonstration. You get that visual imagery; that’s where the painting lies, in your mental imagery."
-Alejandro Diaz