“Gente de Chiapas, Craig
“Cisco” Dietz’s remark-
able portrait series of the
traditional Maya of Chiapas,
Mexico, is not only a compelling
ethnographic study of one of
Latin America’s most enduring
indigenous cultures, but an affir-
mation of the universality and
perseverance of the human spir-
it.” RICHARD PITNICK B/W Magazine.

“Working with a vintage
Yashica twin-lens reflex camera
Dietz sets up a simple canvas
backdrop in courtyards and
plazas around San Cristóbal.
With the help of a translator
who speaks both Spanish and
Maya, Dietz asks passerby to
pose for his camera in exchange
for a small remuneration, a com-
mon practice in traditional culture-
al areas of Mexico.” RICHARD PITNICK B/W Magazine.

“As befits his subject matter,
Dietz produces classic black
and white prints, imbued with
deep rich tones and a lovely
patina of sepia that echoes the
ancient culture from which his
subjects derive their identity,
pride and strength. The quality
of his work is especially amaz-
ng when one considers the diffi-
cult conditions under which it is
produced.” RICHARD PITNICK B/W Magazine.