Atlanta photographer Jose Ibarra Rizo's work reflects underrepresented stories of his community

José Ibarra Rizo is an Atlanta-based artist and photographer originally from Guanajuato, Mexico. His work centers around telling the stories of his community. (Jose Ibarra Rizo)

On the “City Lights” series “Speaking of Art,” local artists share insights into their influences, processes and experiences in town. José Ibarra Rizo is an artist and photographer in Atlanta, originally from Guanajuato, Mexico.

“I use photography to tell the stories of my community,” said Rizo.

A lifelong student of art, Rizo recognized a lack of representation for communities like his own.