The Zhou B. Art Center, 1029 W. 35th St., is exhibiting the latest work of local photographer Joe Compean. His exhibition entitled, “Caras de México” is being presented at the center until Sept. 12.

The photographs are displayed through multiple slide projectors, some even in 3D, which give off the impression that you are looking at the images through a window.

Compean received his inspiration from trips he would take with his family from Chicago to small towns in México. He has been documenting his trips through photography since the early 90s and sees this as an ongoing project.

EXTRA spoke with Compean about his work and the exhibit.

How did you get into photography?
I have always been interested in photography. I took it as an elective in high school and I didn’t know what I was getting into because as soon as I started, I was hooked. I love it. It was a way to express myself.

Have you noticed any changes in culture throughout the years when you photographed in Mexico?
Yes, especially in the pueblo where my mother is from. That is where I noticed [some change.] It is not the small pueblo anymore. They have access to the Internet and I don’t think they have cell phones yet, but everyone has telephones now. Only the general store had a telephone before.