Comments on: Acclaimed Muralist Among Oaxaca’s Disappeared

By: IL DubZY

IL DubZY — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:25:49 +0000

First and foremost~ you are not alone Gerardo.
For anyone with information on what action can be taken or how we can help this man and others, please post.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Siempre.
iL DubZY

By: eec

eec — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:47:02 +0000

Here is some information from Viento de Libertad
http://espora.org/vientodelibertad/spip.php?article354

It says that he is currently free.

Gerardo BONILLA
Fecha de detención: 25 de noviembre de 2006
Tipo de preso: Injustamente preso asociado a motivos políticos (+)
Filiación Política: Ninguna (+)
Caso: Caso 25 de noviembre – Oaxaca (+)
Lugar de detención: Oaxaca (+)
Penal en que se encuentra: CEFERESO 4, El Rincón, Nayarit (+)
Status: Libre (+)
Tipo de delitos imputados Fuero común y federal (+)

By: Cynthia Smith

Cynthia Smith — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 05:44:34 +0000

Please, what has happened to Gerado Bonilla since being taken and incarcerated by the police? From Portland, Oregon, we send our respect and appreciation for his work, both politically and artistically. I am fortunate to have purchased a piece of his work at a fundraising auction in Oaxaca 2 years ago.
With gratitude and prayers for his safe release and all political prisoners, fighting for human rights. Cynthia Smith, Portland, Oregon, USA

By: atximc

atximc — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 19:44:46 +0000

Apocalypto – Bernardo Ruiz Statement

Greetings from Oaxaca, Mexico. My name is Bernardo Ruiz and in the movie Apocalypto, I play a small part as Drunkards Four. My Oaxaca friends Emiliana and Hilaria, who now live in Austin, agreed to pass on to you my message. Apocalypto is about some of the amazing ancient history of our country and its indigenous people. But as you probably know, our struggles continue even to this day. In recent weeks, our beautiful city, Oaxaca, has been occupied by federal troops. It came at a time when many of our people were beginning to stand up for our civil rights with sit-ins and other kinds of non-violent protest. Now the troops have started tracking down and arresting not only our leaders, but also many people from our artistic community here. One of them is my good friend the painter Gerardo Bonilla; another is the artist Dionisio Martinez. Some of you know Gerardo, because three years ago, he exhibited his paintings at La Peña in downtown Austin. It means a great deal to me–and I know to Gerardo and Dionisio–just to feel that you in Austin know something about our real lives today, and to know that you are thinking of us and support us. Call the local Mexican embassy with your concerns and your state and local representatives and please sign on to the letter/petition addressed to President Calderón available at the Consulate General in Austin.

Consulate General of Mexico
800 Brazos St, Suite 330
Austin, TX 78701
512-478-2866 ext 107

source: http://austinactiongroupoax.blogspot.com

By: marietta

marietta — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 16:17:47 +0000

Have many things to send to you and some to look at on

http://www.sparcmurals.org (this web post it up)
go to home page click on center and it will take you to the oaxaca page.

By: Joanne Tawfilis

Joanne Tawfilis — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 14:47:37 +0000

What actions can be taken by those of us and how can we support Gerardo? Who can we contact?
It is time muralists of the world unite to preserve the most ancient of art forms and also help their fellow muralists especially in times like this. Muralists are the visual journalists of all the ages!

By: Anne Burney

Anne Burney — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 23:13:37 +0000

Gerardo, my thoughts are with you.

By: Gustavo Lira

Gustavo Lira — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 01:59:53 +0000

Compa Gerardo Bonilla,te queremos Libre!
Oaxaca Libre! no mas presos politicos,Libertad!

By: rita addessa

rita addessa — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 21:26:53 +0000

viva la revolucion.