I've been invited to exhibit some pieces in Marfa TX at their annual Agave Festival in early June. Remarkably, this happened because a gallery manager learned about "Complex Border Issues", which is made from agave fiber placemats. There are several pieces in my quilt closet that can be sent easily, and we will drive out there to attend the festival. In addition to the gallery show, there will be various programs about agaves, and a grand dinner at the end. One program will discuss the Aztec goddess Mayahuel, who oversaw the production of pulque and, eventually, tequila and Mezcal. I like this deity! She is also a fertility goddess, usually accompanied by 40 rabbits.
She suggested I might create something on that theme. Be careful what you wish for!
Cute animals are not my style. But I do have a remarkable embroidered tablecloth in the Michoacan style that includes rather intimidating rabbits:
She suggested I might create something on that theme. Be careful what you wish for!
Cute animals are not my style. But I do have a remarkable embroidered tablecloth in the Michoacan style that includes rather intimidating rabbits:
So I figured out how to make a pattern and to vary the size, and used some garish ties from the 1970s to make my 40 rabbits.
Now granted, mine look something like dogs. Or goats. But they will represent mythical rabbits just fine. I'm painting the background, will use some other yard-sale fabrics for scenery. I dyed some silk for the goddess. Lots more to come.
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