morgen arguelles

WATERER & Collector

to me, being an auntie right now means being present during my nephew’s toddler years. He’s still very young, so I get to watch him grow and be his playmate. I felt very happy for my sister, even though she became a mom at a young age, because I knew my sisters and our whole family would be there to support her—she has plenty of babysitters.

The kind of auntie I am now will be different as my nephew gets older, but right now I’m definitely the “cool auntie.” Silas just turned two and is in his terrible twos, but we understand that he’s just a kid having fun, so I support that by having fun with him. I let him explore and enjoy himself while still setting boundaries, especially when something could be dangerous.

Morgen Arguelles is an emerging multimedia artist from Crookston, Minnesota. As a Latinx artist she creates photographic and video works that speak to her culture, her love of family, and the political issues that minimize undocumented immigrants in the United States.

For the past seven years, Morgen Arguelles has been an active participant in the Fresh Voices program, where they developed skills ranging from basic camera operation to shooting and editing video projects. Passionate about visual storytelling, Morgen primarily expresses their creative voice through photography while recently expanding into videography to deepen their impact. Committed to advocacy through art, Morgen strives not only to share their own perspective but also to amplify the voices of those in their community who are often unheard. With a strong dedication to learning and growth, Morgen continues to use creative media as a tool for meaningful dialogue and social change.