Ropa Pintada

Ropa Pintada builds on the long tail feathers technique that distinguishes Accidentals. This piece is part of a series that take the form of Huipils, the hand woven traditional women's garments from Chiapas and Guatemala. The weavers typically work on lap looms, the sections of the garments are sewn together with narrower woven strips. Since I am an abstract artist, the white vertical stripes in the piece echo the woven construction of indigenous huipils. This multi-colorful piece reflects the colorful wardrobe of Frida Kahlo, who popularized wearing indigenous clothing. If you look closely, you can see fragments of endangered birds and text in endangered languages. They are not meant to be literally read. Rather, the viewer absorbs the messages of my work in a non-linear and non-verbal way.