MI COBIJA
A Community Project Serving the Homeless in Chicago
Hecho con cariño, a passion project I hosted in collaboration with Prospanica Chicago, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, Healthy Hood Chicago, Mekatos Colombian Bakery, and local Artists.
“86,324 Chicagoans were homeless in 2017 according to the most current census data.”
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) provides a bi-annual estimate of the homeless population in Chicago throughout the course of the year. The definition of homelessness includes people who are living “doubled-up,” which means staying with others due to loss of housing or economic hardship.
“A total of 20,779 minor children were experiencing homelessness. According to data from the American Communities Survey, 28% identified as Latino.”
MI CASA: A LIVE INSTALLATION
A mixed media installation using materials often repurposed by the homeless population to make homes or shelters. Utilized as a medium for community service. The piece actively changed as we collectively contributed. Special thanks to everyone who participated and donated. In particular, my dad who helped me construct the whole project. I’ll look back one day and cherish these moments.
Curated, with love, by Nadia E.
MI COBIJA: A PAINTING SERIES
A series exploring nostalgia and the defragmentation of memories. An abstraction of an iconic momento to reflect the familiarity yet dissociative nature of our fondest memories. Cobijas on canvas, on display 02.08.20. (this collection sold out)
TOTES & PANCHOS: CUSTOM GARMENTS
A series of customized totes & panchos created using cobijas. Handmade with a unique design per item, these were a labor of love. All proceeds were donated to the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. Collection on display and for sale 02.08.20 (this collection sold out)
“collectively, we raised over $2,300, brought +100 people together, and donated over 50 articles of clothing”
