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Artist: Elise Morán (Los Angeles, CA)
Sales for this work are handled by Pulp Stiction. Payment is made through this page.
Year: 2025 | Medium: The medium is paper collage on canvas, using found materials such as vintage magazines sourced all over the world. | Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches | Display: Wall-hung (2D)
Artist Statement
I made this as a response to the protests that were taking place in Los Angeles in 2025, as ICE ravaged our streets and threw my people in vans. It was very jarring for me at the time, holding a position in an industry where Latinos make up less than 10% of the workforce. I am very aware of my place in the world, both my privileges and my setbacks. Racism isn’t really something you can work your way out of and I think that’s something that’s sparked a collective rage within my community. It’s a rage I saw running through the streets during the protests. A rage I saw running through my own body, as I tried to navigate all of this and remain “professional” so I could support my family.
I think this piece is my rage personified into the only way I know how to channel emotions: collage.
Living through this historical experience has equally enraged and inspired me -which is what the words represent.
Yes, violence is loud. It is. Look at the French Revolution. And maybe that violence is something our community collective understands in response to mistreatment. But there’s something else we understand far more: action.
To be raza is to be a person of action. We’re known for our work ethic - our desire for something more.
A thought I kept having during this time was the battle cry of the far right, “They’re taking our jobs.”
To be honest, all this rage inspired me to continue venturing into places those people believe we do not belong. So I applied for my master’s in design and got in to three separate schools.
Because action speaks louder than words. Because if you think I took your job, then you’re going to have to watch me take your education as well.
The reason isn’t just out of spite (well, maybe a little), but also because I know that someday my children are going to ask me what I did during this time. I am going to be able to tell them that I showed up. I kept creating despite the chaos and rage. That’s something to be proud of and that’s what this piece represents.
About the Artist
Elise Morán is a Mexican-American collage artist living and working in SoCal. Her work primarily explores the intricacies of language through surreal visuals, with her subjects often engaging in themes of humor, love, time, and space. She is a resident artist at the Hive Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles and has participated international exhibitions in Japan, Australia, and France.
https://www.instagram.com/elisemoranart
Pulp Stiction: Collage as an Act of Resistance. Hopkins Hall Gallery, OSU, Oct 26 to Dec 11, 2026.
Artist: Elise Morán (Los Angeles, CA)
Sales for this work are handled by Pulp Stiction. Payment is made through this page.
Year: 2025 | Medium: The medium is paper collage on canvas, using found materials such as vintage magazines sourced all over the world. | Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches | Display: Wall-hung (2D)
Artist Statement
I made this as a response to the protests that were taking place in Los Angeles in 2025, as ICE ravaged our streets and threw my people in vans. It was very jarring for me at the time, holding a position in an industry where Latinos make up less than 10% of the workforce. I am very aware of my place in the world, both my privileges and my setbacks. Racism isn’t really something you can work your way out of and I think that’s something that’s sparked a collective rage within my community. It’s a rage I saw running through the streets during the protests. A rage I saw running through my own body, as I tried to navigate all of this and remain “professional” so I could support my family.
I think this piece is my rage personified into the only way I know how to channel emotions: collage.
Living through this historical experience has equally enraged and inspired me -which is what the words represent.
Yes, violence is loud. It is. Look at the French Revolution. And maybe that violence is something our community collective understands in response to mistreatment. But there’s something else we understand far more: action.
To be raza is to be a person of action. We’re known for our work ethic - our desire for something more.
A thought I kept having during this time was the battle cry of the far right, “They’re taking our jobs.”
To be honest, all this rage inspired me to continue venturing into places those people believe we do not belong. So I applied for my master’s in design and got in to three separate schools.
Because action speaks louder than words. Because if you think I took your job, then you’re going to have to watch me take your education as well.
The reason isn’t just out of spite (well, maybe a little), but also because I know that someday my children are going to ask me what I did during this time. I am going to be able to tell them that I showed up. I kept creating despite the chaos and rage. That’s something to be proud of and that’s what this piece represents.
About the Artist
Elise Morán is a Mexican-American collage artist living and working in SoCal. Her work primarily explores the intricacies of language through surreal visuals, with her subjects often engaging in themes of humor, love, time, and space. She is a resident artist at the Hive Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles and has participated international exhibitions in Japan, Australia, and France.
https://www.instagram.com/elisemoranart
Pulp Stiction: Collage as an Act of Resistance. Hopkins Hall Gallery, OSU, Oct 26 to Dec 11, 2026.