Chavez Ravine

Los Angeles is a place rich in culture yet full of contradiction and hidden history. One great example of this can be found in Chavez Ravine, the current home of the Los Angeles Dodgers. While the history of the Dodgers is indeed interesting, what I find more fascinating is the history of the actual site, which was once home to nearly 1,100 working class families. These families were forcibly evicted in the 1950’s to make way for development, and eventually the stadium. Though the Los Angeles Dodgers are celebrated and loved by Angelinos of every ethnicity and across all social strata, the history of the ravine is rarely spoken of. This print is my tribute to those families who lost their homes in Chavez Ravine, to all families who are displaced due to development and gentrification, and to everyday Angelinos who support their city and team with pride.

Miyo Stevens-Gandara, 2016

Chavez Ravine is a limited edition serigraph made with the generous support of Self Help Graphics & Art in celebration of the California Community Foundation’s 100th year of service to the people of Los Angeles County.