This untitled framed piece (2018), created by artist Daniel Gonzalez as part of the embRACE L.A. initiative, juxtaposes the phrase "All Lives Matter" against a historical backdrop of redlining, or racial segregation, in Los Angeles. Redlining has had a devastating impact on generations of Black Americans who were denied the right to live where they wanted to live, and raise and school their children where they could flourish most successfully.

embRACE L.A. is an initiative aimed at unifying Angelenos and empowering communities through a citywide conversation about race and racism challenging and changing inequities. Launched by Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson and Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell the initiative seeks to foster understanding, healing and growth throughout L.A.

embRACE L.A.'s multidimensional approach focuses on changing narratives, building relationships and advancing public policy solutions. Through a wide-variety of programs and strategies, the initiative is an unprecedented partnership between government, organizations and residents.

Daniel González began training as an artist at the age of twelve when he was enrolled in a free after school art program. During his six years in that program, he participated in the completion of 35 different mural projects, nationally. At eighteen, he applied and was accepted to the California College of Arts and Crafts in the San Francisco Bay Area. He attended for two years, studying graphic design, and was introduced to printmaking by artist Nance O'Banion. He continued to practice printmaking and letterpress through volunteer work at the San Francisco Center for the Book and under the tutelage of Juan Fuentes who was running Mission Gráfica at the Mission Cultural Center in San Francisco. He moved back to Los Angeles in 2002 where he continued learning printmaking by volunteering at Self Help Graphics & Art. In 2005, he established his own printmaking practice after acquiring his own press. He completed his first major public art commission, the artwork for Metro's Expo La Cienega Station, in 2011. In 2014, he completed his studies in graphic design and graduated from UCLA's School of Art and Architecture in the Design Media Arts program (Cum Laude) in 2014. Since then, he has moved his printmaking and letterpress studio to Highland Park where he continues his practice today. For more information visit https://www.printgonzalez.com.