Ropa Arco Iris is part of a series of artwork inspired by the Huipil, a traditional women’s garment from Chiapas and Guatemala. The indigenous women from these regions are famous for their hand weaving perfected over thousands of years. There are vertical stripes in the piece that echo the woven construction of huipils. The colors of this piece reflect the colors of the rainbow, thus its name. This wall relief is hand screen-printed on recycled plastic, sewing, wrapping, waxed linen thread. I have used women’s clothing as a source of inspiration for many years. Indigenous people are at risk due to habitat fragmentation along with birds and other species.
Medium: hand screen-printing on recycled plastic, hand and machine sewing, wrapping, waxed linen thread
Size: 53 X 45 X 2″ Date: 2023
Photography: Carlos Diaz Corona
My solo exhibition titled Turbulence: Birds, Beauty, Language & Loss opened on August 4, 2018 at the Chapala Cultural Center and we had a great turnout.
There were 10 new pieces on view in the main gallery and 6 older pieces in the smaller gallery where Miguel Mata’s new documentary ran on a continuous loop.