Orquidia Violeta
Artworks
Suegra
Día de Muertos
flat
appliqué, beadwork, embroidery, sewing
found-objects, salvaged, trim, woven
2019
calavera
A migrant calavera, Mother in law, was bought by Seattle Arts and Culture Portable Works.
sold
Orquidia Violeta
Photo 1:
Aaron Kuehn
Tiá
Día de Muertos
flat
appliqué, embroidery, sewing, beadwork
salvaged, upholstery, woven, found-objects, trim
2019
calavera
16
× 16 inches
A migrant calavera. Tiá reminds me of my 'aunt' who smoked and had blond hair, served drinks at night, and slept during the day. She was funny and danced a lot to cumbias.
available, contact for price and purchasing
Orquidia Violeta
Photo 1:
Aaron Kuehn
Vestido de Calaveras
Best Cultural Outfit, 2018 Día de Muertos, Portland Art Museum
(SOLD) 2022
Día de Muertos
clothing, costume, sculpture
dress
appliqué, beadwork, embroidery, needlework, sewing
found-objects, salvaged, trim, upholstery, woven
2018
calavera
The calaveras signify women who died in the El Salvador civil war (1980–1992)
sold
Orquidia Violeta
Photo 1:
K.Kendall
Photo 2:
Aaron Kuehn
Photo 3:
Aaron Kuehn