Reception for 12×12: Guadalupe/Tonantzin
Event Category: Art Openings and Exhibits
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Reception for 12×12: Guadalupe/Tonantzin
Friday at 5 PM – 7 PM
Lena Bartula, la Huipilista
Julian Carrillo #1, Colonia Guadalupe, 37710
Come celebrate with us as we explore artful alternate realities in images of la Virgen de Guadalupe, the much beloved patrona of my San Miguel neighborhood, the arts district of Colonia Guadalupe. She’s also known as Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Empress of the Americas and Queen of Mexico. In her pre-conquest identity, she’s Tonantzin, Mother of all the gods, Aztec Mother Earth, or Coatlicue. Fifteen artists created 12×12” works in all techniques, representative of her feast day December 12.
For all the history, ideaolgy and colonization she represents, she remains a helpful mother figure, a fierce warrior, and the one we call on when we or our world are in distress.
In addition to this multi-artist collective, I’ll be showcasing my collection of Guadalupe memorabilia from nearly thirty years until today, never before viewed all together. It should make for a powerful addition to her feast that the entire country will celebrating next week. Viva la Virgen de Guadalupe!
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