Teaching is an act of attentive collaboration in which I often have the honor to work with, and be inspired by, outstanding young creatives like Regina Gomez. I am proud of her achievements and the recognition of her impactful work showcased in this exhibition. It is not often that I see students address complex issues with the degree of consideration that Regina has achieved. From the very beginning of our inquiry development process, she hoped to raise awareness of the femicide crisis. While Regina’s investigation was rooted in Mexico, it is uplifting to see young people worldwide becoming passionately involved with the feminist movement. A movement that aims, amongst many things, to unveil the systemic oppression enacted on minority groups. Learning to visually express the manifold emotions that these realities bring forth takes nuance. In Regina’s artworks, one can identify a subtle, yet powerful, approach to unmask the feelings of women walking the streets of Mexico. She photographs infrastructure, capturing the physical world built with violence in mind, and passersby at the sites of violence that time has forgotten. By using place as a subject, Regina explores the topic of safety in ways that involve the very people affected by the crisis at hand. Her inquiry’s focus, diligent practice of intervention of space, and openness to the exploration of material are what give this work meaning.