La Mujer (The Lady) Series continues to explore my reflections on feminism and specifically on women of power in Mexico. I selected the women I see EVERYWHERE: Frida Kalo and The Lady of Guadalupe . La Mujer Series was created to honor and consider the position of power Frida Kalo and The Lady of Guadalupe hold in Mexican culture. In the United States we refer to the most powerful man in any cultural as “The Man”. In an incredible gender development…I am suggesting that Mexico has “The Lady”. I am just not sure which one is “The Lady” of Mexico. What do you think?.
I study culture and taught human relations in a teacher licensure program for t20 years. I am American Indian, from the Penobscot tribe in Maine. La Mujeres Series invites YOU to reflect on why these two women have such a prominent place in the popular culture of Mexico. Is Money involved? Is Power? Is Religion? Good? Concerning?
All my works are social practice art and eco-focused- using what other people might regard as trash.
Installed in Troncones
La Mujer- Troncones
48″ T X 18″ W X 10″ D
Mixed Media: re-purposed wood, fabric, resin constructions, beads,
skulls, hearts
In the Collection of Bob and Dallas Celecia – Troncones and Montana
Bob and Dallas at La Perla
In progress
Rafael let me use his saw!
Studio
La Mujer Blue . 2017 . SOLD
Mixed Media: re-purposed wooden box, fabric, resin constructions, beads,
Arbol de Vida, skulls, hearts
Created for the SailFest Live Auction which benefits
the schools and children of Zihuatanejo.
In the collection of Lorenzo.
La Mujer – Centavos
10″ W X 8″ T X 2″ D
Mixed Media: Beads, cast resin milagro, holy card, centavos, acrylic paint, wooden box.
La Mujer Cinco
Mixed Media: Found wood from the streets of Zihua, blue tiles, Guadeloupe statue, beads, metal letters.
This work continues the theme of La Mujer (The Lady). SOLD In the collection of Lynda Swannie
La Mujer -Jaguar
8″ WX 18″ T X 1.5 ” D
Mixed Media: Wood, Beads, Guadeloupe statue, Frida portrait, cast resin jaguars, acrylic paint.
La Mujer Tile
16″ T X 6″ W
Mixed Media: Found Wood,
Beads, Metal Letters,
Ceramic Tile, Cast Resin
Tres Mujeres 2016
Mixed Media – Found Objects on the streets of Zihua, beads, fabricated icons. Minneapolis, Zihuatanejo, Maine
Appearing at MEZGALERIA Opening: February 13th, 2016 Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Opening on February 2016
I create social practice eco-art from found and fabricated components in a variety of media and rescued “power objects”. I manipulate the objects to create meaning and provoke discussions and reflection on a wide variety of social topics. I have been an artist and a teacher/college professor for almost 40 years. My sculptures have been exhibited in Maine, the Virgin Islands, Miami, Mexico, Maryland, Chicago and throughout Minnesota.
I have recently created several feminist pieces which were shown at the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s MCAD , Three Waves, and in September Transcending Race: But Not The 24” Waist at the University of Minnesota’s Katherine E. Nash Gallery.
Tres Mujeres continues my reflections on feminism and specifically on women of power in Mexico. I selected the three women I see EVERYWHERE: Frida Kalo, The Lady of Guadalupe and Snow White. Yes, Snow White.
I study culture and have taught human relations in a teacher licensure program for the last 17 years. I am American Indian, from the Penobscot tribe in Maine. Tres Mujeres invites YOU to reflect on why these three women have such a prominent place in the popular culture of Mexico. Is Money involved? Is Power? Is Religion? Good? Concerning?
For an affordable option see La Mujer (The Lady ) Series.
LA Mujer Turtle 2016 Mixed Media Found Objects, turtle beads, cast resin. 6″W X 12″ T
The turtle is a power symbol in Mexican iconography. In pre-conquest times, anything connected to water held special power. ” On the surface of this underwaterworld you get the major interaction of exotic creatures. Crocodiles, fish, sharks, turtles—both sea turtles and freshwater turtles—are often depicted. It has long been recognized that turtle carapaces were used as musical instruments. These instruments are pictured in murals and on pottery vases, especially in the Late Classic period (AD 600-800).” Read More: http://www.revuemag.com/2011/08/sacred-turtles-in-mayan-art-and-iconography/
Use of the glass beads and other findings emphasizes the focus on “The Lady” WHO is THE Lady? Frida or the Lady of Guadalupe?
La Mujer Beaded
12″ W X 24″ T X 2″ D
Mixed Media: Found objects from the streets of Zihua, Lady of G statues, Beads, Frida portrait
For adoption at Quinta Camelinas
La Mujer SHELL
12″ W X 18″ T X 9″ D
Mixed Media: Found objects from the streets of Zihua,
Lady of G statues, Beads, Shells, Mujer mini-sculptures.
La Mujer (The Lady) Series continues to explore my reflections on feminism and specifically on women of power in Mexico. I selected the women I see EVERYWHERE: Frida Kalo and The Lady of Guadalupe . La Mujer Series was created to honor and consider the position of power Frida Kalo and The Lady of Guadalupe hold in Mexican culture. In the United States we refer to the most powerful man in any cultural as “The Man”. In an incredible gender development…I am suggesting that Mexico has “The Lady”. Read More For adoption at Quinta Camelinas
La Mujer Corazones
12″ W X 24″ T X 2″ D
Mixed Media: Found objects from the streets of Zihua, Lady of G statues, Beads, Frida portrait
La Mujer 2 Detail . SOLD
Mixed Media: Found objects from the streets of Zihua,
Lady of G statues, Beads, Frida portrait
Secret 2016 SOLD
3″ W X 8″ H
Mixed Media: Found objects from the streets of Zihua, 
Picture of Trotsky and Kalo, beads, Huichol ear ring.
Frida Kalo was a communist and reputedly was the lover of Trotsky.
Beauty 2016 8″ W X 12″ T X 1.5 ” D Mixed Media: SOLD
Found Objects from the streets of Zihuatenjo, beads,
religious icons
I am interested in the topic of body image and beauty.
In my country, the United States, we have allowed
Disney (the white princesses) and Mattel (Barbie)
set the aesthetic. These ideals have waists smaller than their heads. In the Collection of Linda Fox
The Lady 2016 . SOLD
12″ T X 4″ W X 2″ D
Mixed Media: Found objects from the streets of Zihua,
Lady of G statues, Beads, Frida portrait
This Mujer again honors the Lady of Guadalupe and
Frida Kalo. Which one is THE Lady of Mexico?
The Lady Pequeña 2016
8″ T X 5″ W X 2″ D
Mixed Media: Guadeloupe statue, Frida medallion, beads,
Found objects from the streets of Zihua
This treatment of La Muer series looks at both of the Ladies
In the collection of Quinta Camelinas, Zihuatenjo
La Mujer Pearls 2016 . SOLD
$40.00
18″ T X 6″ W X 1″” D
Mixed Media, Frida, beads, tile,
Found objects from the streets of Zihua
This famous Frida image displays and elegant traditional
costume which suggests elegant traditional pearls.
La Mujer Heart 2016
18″ T X 6″ W X 1″” D Mixed Media, Frida, beads, tile, rosette brass heart, Guadeloupe statue, Found objects from the streets of Zihua.
In the collection of Diana, British Columbia
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