Peter Cordova is one of 120 artists at Creativity Explored, an art center on 16th Street that provides artists with developmental disabilities a place to create, exhibit and sell their work. Cordova, 45, originally from the Philippines, has lived in the Mission since 1986, and has been making art at Creativity Explored for almost 16 years.
Molly is a multimedia journalist, editor, photographer and illustrator. She has contributed to dozens of publications, and most recently, served as Editor of the Pacific Sun. To view more of her work, visit mollyoleson.com.
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I want to commend you for doing a great job helping mentally challenged people like my brother Peter Cordova who was featured on your video. Awesome job guys! Cheers!
Gemma, Thank you! Lydia