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Adapted from https://www.asciiart.eu/plants/coffee and https://www.asciiart.eu/people/children.
"Mexican Children Growing Coffee" is a thought-provoking visual commentary on issues of poverty and labor exploitation in the coffee industry. Through intricately layered symbolism and dynamic use of color, the piece challenges viewers to confront the harsh reality of child labor in the production of our daily beverage. With bold strokes and a touch of raw emotion, this masterpiece highlights the strength and resilience of these marginalized children while calling for greater awareness and ethical consumption practices.