“I was one of the first in my family who went to university”, artist Salvador Dominguez say. “Years after my graduation I started to realize that the biggest challenge I would share with those closest to me.”
When art is so deeply intertwined with identity, an in -depth irony can form when they try to share it with loved ones who have not had access to the same sources or lessons in Western art theory and history. Even if the work itself is rooted in shared culture and family connection, how do artists bridge this gap?
The artist -based artist confronts this question in a series of hand -woven ships entitled Mano de Obra. Pay tribute to a nostalgic liveliness of his upbringing in South California and Mexico, the brilliant colors in the work of Dominguez serve as cultural markers. Memories of lively painted houses and colorful images in corner shops and CarniceriasOr butcher shops, guide the use of color and pattern by the artist, each component tied to his sense of identity.
Pipe cleaners – who are reasonably accessible and are easily recognized by both children and adults – to be a clear choice, because Dominguez considered different materials to work with. The weaving of every slender, with fuzz-covered wire in functional vessels, changes the value of the material enormously in a fascinating way and evokes a well-known environment in which the artist was raised, where trade and craft were used as currencies.
Dominguez recently started to teach his mother, Silvia, the weaving techniques that he developed with pipe cleaners. He shares:
Her work in domestic life often became unseen, but her imagination came to life through craftsmanship and embroidery. By involving her in this creative process, I not only contribute to her, but I also try to maintain our connection, which means she turns her work into a visible and appreciated part of the work. I remain curious about how this cooperation effort has the potential to bridge the gap between generations, especially because we live in individual parts of the country.
To stay inspired, the artist also collects a whole series of domestic items. Crumbled by his mother tortilleros To household textiles such as pillowcases and table runners from indigenous artisans from Mexico, Dominguez’s collection of influences of precious goods in his own work. Although he has encountered these articles since early life, a new, unique relationship with the well -known objects has set up for research.
Dominguez anticipates a group exhibition in Antwerp, Belgium The Boer Gallery. Find more work and updates about the artist website And Instagram.
