Orquidia Violeta
Artworks
Abuelita
Día de Muertos
flat
appliqué, beadwork, embroidery, sewing
found-objects, salvaged, trim, woven
2019
calavera
16
× 17 inches
A migrant calavera. My Grandma died in 2013. She got me into café con pan (coffee and bread), and liked peacocks.
Abuelita SOLD at Cargo 2024 in Portland, Oregon
sold
Orquidia Violeta
Photo 1:
Aaron Kuehn
Hermana
Día de Muertos
flat
appliqué, embroidery, sewing
2019
calavera
A migrant calavera. Hermana has ‘big hair’.
sold
Orquidia Violeta
Photo 1:
Aaron Kuehn
Hija
Día de Muertos
flat
appliqué, embroidery, beadwork, sewing
found-objects, woven, salvaged, trim
2019
calavera
A migrant calavera. This piece represents me. *SOLD* in the Cannon Beach Exhibit
sold
Orquidia Violeta
Photo 1:
Aaron Kuehn
Mamá y Bebé
Día de Muertos
flat
appliqué, beadwork, embroidery, sewing
trim, beads, shells, salvaged, found-objects, upholstery, woven
2019
calavera, dia de los muertos, Mami y Bebe, textile artwork
20
× 16 inches
A migrant calavera. There are rose petals and shells hidden in the piece that remind me of my own mother.
available, contact for price and purchasing
Orquidia Violeta
Photo 1:
Aaron Kuehn
Pequeño Vestido de Gallo
Día de Muertos
clothing, costume, sculpture
dress
appliqué, embroidery, needlework, beadwork, sewing
found-objects, salvaged, trim, upholstery, woven
2019
calavera
The small calaveras signify migrant children who have died crossing the imaginary line. *SOLD*
sold
Orquidia Violeta
Photo 1:
Aaron Kuehn
Photo 2:
Aaron Kuehn