Mano Vuelta, 2023 (developed during residency at Casa Wabi, Oaxaca) / In collaboration with Emilia Matus Ruiz, Rosibel Carmona Torres, Patricia Yareli Quintas Matuz, Perla Anahi, Naranjo Noyola, José Arias Triste, Edgar Rubén Carmona Torres, Juan Daniel Arias García, Edwin Gildardo Carmona Torres, Dulce María López and Gustavo Parra Alvarado.
Visual Research
Specifications
Mix media (clay, corn and natural pigments) on canvas.
Size: 3m x 90cm
DescriptionMano Vuelta is a collective artwork created using utensils and materials crafted from corn and clay during my residency at Casa Wabi. The pictorial registration processes pay homage to the diverse ecosystem around this cereal and its intricate interdependence with people who harvest and consume it. The title of the artwork, 'Mano vuelta’ derives from the expression used in the state of Oaxaca to signify mutual, collaborative, and supportive assistance, particularly within agricultural production processes.
LinksProject (Casa Wabi) 2023 – José García Oliva