HUIPILES / HOMENAJES
The huipil is the vehicle that shapes this exhibition, the homage, the common thread running through it. Paying tribute to the women who weave traditional huipils is a way to honor and give thanks for the inspiration they've given me through many years.
Other tributes are for women who have found their voices, as in "Blessed Are the Unzipped," in which open zippers contain messages from friends who can no longer be silent.
Honoring women who have made a difference in our lives, the "Huipil Matrix" invites visitors to participate by writing a message on paper huipiles.
This Rainbow huipil pays homage to Ixchel, Mayan goddess of rainbows, water, birth and healing. Markers are provided for visitors to add what they wish to see at the end of the rainbow.
Each work has a unique theme and characteristics... more details to come in my next post.
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| Lidia Lopez weaving on her patio, San Antonio Aguas Calientes |
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| Ada working on Lidia's patio |
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| Blessed are the Unzipped, zippers, canvas. |
Other tributes are for women who have found their voices, as in "Blessed Are the Unzipped," in which open zippers contain messages from friends who can no longer be silent.
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| Everyone loves to write on the Matrix! |
Honoring women who have made a difference in our lives, the "Huipil Matrix" invites visitors to participate by writing a message on paper huipiles.
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| Huipil messages on the Marix |
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| Ixchel contributors writing their hopes and wishes. |
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| View of the sala at Hotel Casa Santo Domingo |
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| Alternate view of the sala |
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| Main view of the sala at Hotel Casa Santo Domingo, Antigua, Guatemala |
Each work has a unique theme and characteristics... more details to come in my next post.
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