Cornelio campos biography of mahatma

Part 1: Mix of Cultures / Mezcla de Culturas

Part 2: Symbols and Identity / Símbolos e Identidad

Part 3: Identity: The Use of the Term “Latino” / El Uso del Término “Latino”

Description in English:

Cornelio Campos is a Mexican-born artist now living in Durham, N.C.

Campos’ paintings depict his transnational experience living within both Mexican and American cultures, his indigenous roots within Mexico, and the deeply politicized immigration debate within the US. This video is comprised of clips from an interview Duke students recently had with Campos.

In it, he offers a personal narrative of how he discovered his talent for painting and developed his art, his journey from Mexico to the states, and the challenges and rewards he encountered while living between two countries.

Descripción en Español:

Cornelios Campos es un artista mexicano que hoy vive en Durham, Carolina del Norte.

Sus pinturas representan la experiencia transnacional de vivir en las