Artworks

orquidia-violeta chaleco-reina front-and-back orquidiavioleta-reina-queen-back
  • Reina (Queen)
  • Chaleco Protector
  • clothing, costume
  • embroidery, sewing
  • fabric, trim, upholstery, canvas, salvaged, thread, woven
  • 2020
  • 20 × 24 inches
  • I am protected by my Mother. Reina is her name. When I heard the calling to join civil protests, but my immigration status kept me away, I invoked the protection of the queen.
  • unavailable
  • Orquidia Violeta
  • Photo 1: Aaron Kuehn
orquidiavioleta-rubio-blond-front orquidiavioleta-rubio-blond-back
  • Rubio (Blonde)
  • Chaleco Protector
  • clothing, costume
  • embroidery, sewing, beadwork
  • buttons, fabric, salvaged, thread, trim, upholstery
  • 2020
  • 20 × 22 inches
  • I take refuge in the memories of the innocence of my childhood. I wanted to be blonde with blue eyes. With this vest I purge the desire to be someone else — I am me!
  • unavailable
  • Orquidia Violeta