Papel Picado No. 1 & No.2
2025
Cornhusk and abaca paper, woven
Influenced by traditional craft of papel picado, a Mexican folk art that uses delicate, hand-cut paper to create ephemeral yet powerful expressions of celebration, mourning, and remembrance. I’m drawn to its fragility, precision, and cultural symbolism, which mirror the themes I explore in my own work—migration, memory, and the inheritance of tradition through materials.
2025
Cornhusk and abaca paper, woven
Influenced by traditional craft of papel picado, a Mexican folk art that uses delicate, hand-cut paper to create ephemeral yet powerful expressions of celebration, mourning, and remembrance. I’m drawn to its fragility, precision, and cultural symbolism, which mirror the themes I explore in my own work—migration, memory, and the inheritance of tradition through materials.