Simon Garcia

About Me

Hi, my name is Simon! I plan on working for non-profits and devote research to multi-factorial approaches for social problems, such as socially de-stigmatizing identities and promoting cultural competency within infrastructures that provide human rights services. I am also an adventurous artist who is always looking to expand my arsenal of skills with more mediums and new projects. So far I have taught myself how to paint with acrylics and watercolor, to block print and screen-print, and I have expanded into digital illustration in hopes of creating work to sell someday. I am interested in creating more for fun past graduation, but I also want to design as activism to increase visibility and representation of important social issues through media and art.

Project Description

A zine meant to be an intro to tools needed to make connections between the carceral state and institutional violence. Attempting to convey the fear from experiencing criminalization by highlighting the communities these systems overpower by force, policy, or social factors. Through links, readers are encouraged to explore updating resources.

What is one piece of advice you would provide to new ATEC students?

Dont do the capstone virtual survey at 5a.m.

What’s something that is always on your work desk?

Water Bottle

What will you miss most about UTD after graduation?

The professors at ATEC and the gender center being open and available all the time, especially the coffee and tea.

What’s on your music playlist?

Give it up – from the teen sitcom Victorious

What’s your favorite memory of ATEC?

Meeting with professors in their offices were always so friendly. I loved going antique shopping for intro to technoculture and showcasing my Dolly Parton 8 track.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Worked a few years at non-profit, much more established artist and i have a small online shop. I hope to afford coffee at least.