Arly Solano-
“Viewing the few artworks in San Juan depicts the current state Boricuas are facing. Foreigners are moving to Puerto Rico due to cheaper living conditions, however it affects the quality of life for the Boricuas. If one purchases an Airbnb in San Juan, Puerto Ricans will have to pay higher taxes. As well, it applies to their culture since we can see it slowly dying down due to the gentrification. The various artworks represent the rough environment that Boricuas are dealing with and keeping their culture alive through the paintings. “