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El Rico Payaso

Anthony Lopez

Refran: "You could have everything in the world and show a smile but deep inside there’s always sadness behind a happy face it’s not always what you see but what’s behind the smile."


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Student Biography: My name Is Anthony Lopez I am Mexican American. I was born in a small city called Santa Maria. I am  from a family of 6 including me. After I graduate Santa Maria High I wish to graduate from Chico state  and earn my Art Education degree and pursue a career in Tattooing.  “You could have everything in the world and show a smile but deep inside there’s always sadness behind  a happy face it’s not always what you see but what’s behind the smile.” The bulletproof vest symbolizes  the protection of a smile from sadness, but it eventually wears out and hurts. The jewelry symbolizes  the temporary happiness that materialistic things bring, but it doesn't last forever. The big clown smile  represents the happiness one spreads, but it fades away once they return home. The blue half  represents the person's sadness and desperation in their own mind, while the red half represents their  strength for others. Bat symbol represents the character Batman who experienced his parents' deaths,  represents the pain he endured as a child and the strength he possesses to push through life. These  symbols highlight the importance of embracing the human mind and the complexities of life.

Grade: 12

Card Number: 53

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