Chuck Ramirez’ Coconut Series, 1997
The words we use matter. Language is subjective. Even when we’ve chosen our words intentionally, we can never be sure how they might be perceived by others. A single word can hold a multitude of meanings for different people. A word that sparks pride for some may conjure animosity for others. Our unique experiences shape our perspectives, so much so that a true consensus can often be difficult to come by. Across history and even today in Latina/e/o/x art communities, terms used to describe art have caused friction.
