Title
“Amelia and Evelyn, Empanada Vendors”; “Maria and Dora, The Cleaners”
Subject
1. “Amelia and Evelyn, Empanada Vendors” (2023)
- Medium: Textile-based installation
- Size: 16 x 11 x 11 inches
2. “Maria and Dora, The Cleaners” (2023)
- Medium: Textile-based installation
- Size: 16 x 11 x 11 inches
All artworks showcase both sides of the textile, adding depth and dimension to the storytelling.
- Medium: Textile-based installation
- Size: 16 x 11 x 11 inches
2. “Maria and Dora, The Cleaners” (2023)
- Medium: Textile-based installation
- Size: 16 x 11 x 11 inches
All artworks showcase both sides of the textile, adding depth and dimension to the storytelling.
Description
US-based Argentinian artist Justo’s work portrays Central American immigrants working as food vendors in the USA. The subjects’ clothing relates to decorative geometric patterns found in Guatemala’s textile heritage and the bright, intense colors of the traditional Mayan outfits.
Creator
Julia Justo