The purpose of this photography installation was to demonstrate a silent but deadly take on the mobilizing and active work we do each an everyday. Demonstrating our cities love, rawness and even quiet moments within boundaries that connect and disconnect. The awareness to the idea, that “we don’t disappear, and we are part of something greater.” What best to show it but by our own perspective of what we live and breathe as we capture those moments. “Calling all Cities” would be an opening platform for discussion, as well as adaptation of ones work to make a community known and heard.
The photo installation didn’t just bring light to this topic, but also provide an outlet for those seeking a way to improve within those guidelines.
Hands Up Gallery will provide a home for those artists growing as well as looking for a place to volunteer. With this installation as a nonprofit, as well as a curating team of artists we look up to, and pushing forward everyone’s growth.
This photography installation will be dedicated to the awareness of dependence, as well as being a surviving community within a marginalized section of a government system that gives leniency to those educated in wealth, or support within a specific platform.
Next to the street photography exhibition is also a gallery for the students we have had the pleasure of teaching through our Wednesday classes @thegrafflab.
The classes are our way of volunteering and giving back to the youth that seeks guidance and support in their journey through art.
A big thank you to @maskdemons for participating and supporting our event, as well as all of our lovely artist vendors. Thank you all for your support.
** Below are the photographs that were showcased in this Street Photography Exhibition, which are currently available for sale. **
“Family Beach Day” by Andrea Aragon (@aaragonb_art) – Santa Monica $100 – 11×17 Print 
“Water is Life” by James Brolo (@broloelcordero) – Ajo, Arizona / $100 11×17 Print 
“Puff Nonstop” by D.Z Rowski (@cant_tame_the_rawness) – Los Angeles / $100 11×14 Print 
“No Trespassing” by Christepher Smith (@csvisions) – Downtown Los Angeles / $100 11×14 Print 
“Red Vegas Flames” by Christopher Details (@christopherdetails) – Los Angeles / $100 11×14 Print 
“Grand Reflection” by Eric Arellanez (@insp417) – Downtown Los Angeles / $100 11×14 Print 
“A Breathable Moment” by Lupita Pineta (@frida_hope_life) – ELA / $100 11×14 Print 
“Man on a Mission” by Steven (@fusion418) – Santa Monica / $100 11×14 Print 
“Golden Gate 2019” by Karlo Pedron (@olraknordep09) – San Francisco / $100 11×14 Print 
“Immortal Dawn” by Hokin (@_hokin) – Little Tokyo / $100 11×14 Print 
“So Tatted” by Angel Cruz (@angelhcrux) – Los Angeles / $100 11×14 Print 
“Lady of the Valley 818” by Jairo Morales (@jairo.d12) – Pacoima, San Fernando Valley / $100 11×14 Print 
“Waffle Views” by Edith Jimenez (@photosyrecuerdoz) – Dr. House Medical Museum / $100 11×14 Print 
“Abandoned Fisher Body Plant 21” by Kimba Patterson (@kimba_patterson) – Detroit, Michigan / $100 11×14 Print 
“Underwater Splash” by Elizabeth Garcia (@loveliveleaf) – Los Angeles, CA / $100 11×14 Print 
“Feelings are in Red” by Mayito Fernandez (@mayito_fernandez) – San Diego, CA / $100 11×14 Print 
“Guide Your Trails” by Nelly Chavez (@nellijuice) – Downtown LA / $100 11×14 Print 
“The Commute” by Vexed (@oseikey) – 603 Temple St. / $100 11×14 Print 
“6th Street Bridge” by Owen Korb (@oobleck) – East Los Angeles / $100 11×14 Print 
“7:44” by Patty Molina (@energyinmotion3) – Santa Monica / $100 11×14 Print 
“Destination” by Pete Lopez (@tezcatlipoca97) – DTLA / $100 11×14 Print 
“Line 206” by Joel Mendoza (@filthy_reddot) – Normandie & 3rd St. / $100 11×14 Print 
“Willie Posted” by Ricardo Bravo (@str8hungry) – DTLA / $100 11×14 Print 
“Crenshaw District” by Rodrigo Magana (@nopalito_enla_frente) – Los Angeles / $100 11×14 Print 
“Hill St.” by Sabrina Hernandez (@sabrina.mariee) – DTLA / $100 11×14 Print 
“The Choice” by Vanessa Hernandez (@simplevee___) – Fashion District / $100 11×14 Print 
“Donk Day 2019” by Sofia Pulido (@skreefz) – Miami, Florida / $100 11×14 Print 
“Summer Nights” by Andrew Arias (@slum_visions) – Wilmington, CA / $100 11×14 Print 
“Menagerie” by Snvps (@snvps) – 6th & Spring / $100 11×14 Print 
“44” by Kemal Celinger (@streetwisela) – Los Angeles, CA / $100 11×14 Print 
“Crucify Me Skidrow” by Suitcase Joe (@suitcasejoe) – DTLA / $100 11×14 Print 
“Dealt Hands” by Victor Garcia (@_thestrt) – Santa Monica / $100 11×14 Print
** You can purchase any of the photos seen above as prints, please contact @thegrafflab for further details on how to go about purchasing any of these photographs. You may also contact @handsupgallery on Instagram, or by emailing us at; handsupgallery@gmail.com. We will also be available for local delivery. **
This photography installation of 33+ photographers will be giving 40% of all proceeds to the Pico-Union housing corporation who provide free classes for the community, and welcomes anyone to attend @thegrafflab.
With this event , We are bring attention to not only the homeless population; but the development and undergoing growth of a city, town, suburb, neighborhood, street or community that welcomes, and at times feels threatened by the changes they will foresee.
In Loving Memory of Adrien Vargas. AKA: Vargucci