Ernesto Javier Martínez, a University of Oregon professor and Eugene local, just landed a $150,000 Fields Artist Fellowship to amplify the voices of queer Latinx youth. His next big project? An animated TV pilot inspired by the heartbreaking true story of a father and child who drowned crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Martínez’s work blends film and children’s books, bringing rarely seen stories to the forefront. This fellowship is a huge win for representation in our community—how do you think art can help us better understand each other’s experiences? #Education #College #Eugene