"I began to see that the images featured reverent, natural and introspective women," Bedford said. In comparison, "the entire automotive visual narrative -- not just lowriding -- is male dominated, and women are relegated to sexual accessories." "I began to see that the images featured reverent, natural and introspective women," Bedford said. Credit: Kristin BedfordThe cars are often the culmination of years of work to overhaul; Bedford calls them a "tabula rasa" for the owners. Credit: Kristin Bedford"The pachuco/pachuca style is considered (as much) a style as a form of resistance," she said.

Source: CNN May 10, 2021 10:01 UTC