I don't think that because I am Hispanic I should therefore do Hispanic work.

There's nothing wrong with provocative art work: I even look forward to the day when I can take pictures which will disturb even me.

I say things, but I say them indirectly. At the same time, I try to make my images as direct as possible.

Being born, especially being born a person of color, is a political act in itself.

As a former Catholic, and as someone who even today is not opposed to being called a Christian, I felt I had every right to use the symbols of the Church and resented being told not to.

I am drawn to Christ but I have real problems with the Catholic Church.

I have always felt that my work is religious, not sacrilegious.