The Colonizer and the Colonized
The contents of this book have been organized in a hierarchy that reflects the power structures embedded in the colonization of indigenous peoples of the Caribbean.
The scale of each spread reflects the relative power of each group in order to illustrate the socio-political disparities that have shaped the development of this region. All texts and images included have been excerpted from Wikipedia articles about each group; referencing the lasting effects of these power structures on our collective understanding of history.
This book acts as an addition to a growing body of work surrounding the socio-political history and societal context of Puerto Rican people. Similar works include the book project “Pa’lante”, as well as the video project by the same name, that document the underrepresented history of the Puerto Rican civil rights group, the Young Lords Organization.