The Latine/x Farmworkers in the US Tapestries Series
Sweet Potato Crop Picker, 2017
52”H. x 31”W.
132 x 79 cms.
Pigmented cotton and linen paper pulp; repurposed lace, velvet ribbon, fake fur, sequined and embroidered fabrics, trims, appliqués, feathers, and chains; gouache, and Mayan (Kaqchikel) hair ribbon.
Broccoli Crop Workers, 2017
41”H. x 46”W.
104 x 117 cms
Pigmented cotton and linen paper pulp; repurposed lace, velvet, sequined fabrics, fake fur, trims, appliqués, velvet ribbon, feathers, chains; Mexican (Otomi) embroidered collar and gouache.
Tomato Crop Picker, 2017
54”H. x 35”W.
137 x 89 cms
Pigmented cotton and linen paper pulp; repurposed lace, velvet ribbon, fake fur, sequined and metallic fabrics; finished with trims, beaded and embroidered appliqués, feathers and chains; and gouache.
Orange Crop Picker, 2017
52”H. x 34”W.
132 x 86 cms.
Pigmented cotton and linen paper pulp; repurposed lace, velvet ribbon, sequined fabrics, fake fur, feathers, chains, trims, plastic food netting; beaded and embroidered appliqués; crocheted patches made by the artist’s late mother; Mayan (Kaqchikel) hair ribbon and gouache.
Strawberry Crop Picker, 2017
52”H. x 46”W.
132 x 79 cms
Pigmented cotton and linen pulp; repurposed lace, velvet, sequined fabrics, Mexican woven textile, fake fur, trims, appliqués, velvet ribbon, feathers, pom-poms; and gouache.
Chili Pepper Crop Picker, 2017
57.5”H. x 34”W.
146 x 86 cms
Pigmented cotton and linen paper pulp; repurposed lace, velvet ribbon, fake fur, sequined fabrics, feathers, trims, chains, beaded and embroidered appliqués; and gouache.
Peach Crop Workers, 2017
43.5”H. x 36”W.
110.5 x 91 cms
Pigmented cotton and linen paper pulp; repurposed lace, sequined fabrics, fake fur, Mexican (Otomi) embroidered collar, plastic food netting, trims, beaded and embroidered appliqués; velvet ribbon, feathers, chains; and gouache.