ROPA ARCO IRIS

Ropa Arco Iris is part of a series of artwork inspired by the Huipil, a traditional women's garment from Chiapas, Mexico 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. This wall relief is hand screen printed on recycled plastic, using designs developed from my drawings of endangered birds. I have used women's clothing as a source of inspiration for many years, a practice that started after my education in Textile Design at Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Indigenous culture and languages are at risk due to habitat fragmentation along with birds and other species.Ropa Arco Iriswas chosen for the prestigious Coined in the South: 2024 Biennial at the Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. This exhibition features the top contemporary artists of the South.