03/09/2026
“Tortillas Aztecas”: I made this piece last year for my solo show Recuerdos Y Raíces. I never shared it on here as it is sometimes hard to keep up with the online rhythm of posting. This was the second piece in a series of three mixed media pieces that played with same subject matter. The image is based off a street vendor who was cooking food for me in the Centro of CDMX where I was staying. I took pics of him in action making tortillas, quesadillas and tacos. The brand of tortillas is fictional and based off a Mexican tortilla brand I saw during this trip. Inspired by culture, food, and textures this piece honors Mesoamerican cuisine which has a rich history that influences modern day Mexican food and life. The fabric also came from Mexico and is a common traditional fabric used for textiles scarves, and/or table cloths, etc. I hand sewed this piece which is a journey in and of itself. All in all I enjoyed the process and the color composition. Though I sold this piece it is still one of my favorite experiments. Enjoy las tortillas frescas! Rayos Magos 🙌🏽✨⚡️🌽
