QUETZALCOATL

This is a collection of work which I began in 2015 based on research of the Aztec plumed serpent god Quetzalcoatl. Extraordinary myths and novels have been written about this masculine god, he is forever idolized on archeological sites and murals, codexes and oral histories, an archetypal Mexican symbol of virility and strength, sexuality, power and resurrection. We took these traditional imageries and ideas of the revered Quezalcoatl and turned it on it’s head, stretching the myth into our current day and age, turning him into a goddess.

The collection mixes pop culture imagery with ancient myths, toying with how they imprint on our memories, recasting ancient and outdated masculine archetypes with playfulness.

The rugs are handwoven in Teotitlan del Valle in collaboration with a collective of women weavers using super fine Australian Merino wool. The Sculptures are made with handwoven cotton created in collaboration with weavers in Oaxaca, Mx.

These pieces have been exhibited in group exhibitions and galleries nationally.

2015 - 2021

Pink woven tapestry with black intertwined serpents and white tassels on the edges.
Folded pink blanket with black and orange abstract dog face design and fringe
Decorative pillow with abstract blue and white swirl pattern on a beige background
Abstract fabric design with wavy blue and white patterns on a beige background
Abstract textile art with blue shapes, black zigzag lines, and pink dots on a white background.
Abstract embroidery with jagged lines and blue shapes on white fabric.
Beige fluffy spiral-shaped chair with a textured surface, set on a woven rug in front of a white curtain.
Curved shaggy beige floor cushion on a woven rug in a room with curtains.
A fluffy white textured sculpture resting on a beige carpet with white curtains in the background.
Beige textured shaggy fabric over a woven rug with white curtains in the background.