Maria Sosa

María Sosa’s artistic practice interrogates the colonial legacies that shape contemporary social dynamics, focusing on themes such as epistemicide, racism, and the marginalization of non-Western knowledge systems. Her work encompasses sculptures, textiles, publications, videos, and performances, drawing from pre-Hispanic art, anthropology, and the methodology of Ecología de Saberes. Sosa's exploration of ritual production techniques from both pre-Hispanic and contemporary contexts informs her creative process, allowing her to reclaim and recontextualize Indigenous practices within a modern framework. Central to Sosa's work is the embodiment of knowledge and memory. She employs tactile materials and ritualistic processes to activate ancestral knowledge, fostering a dialogue between the past and present. This approach challenges dominant narratives and invites viewers to engage with alternative epistemologies. Through her multifaceted practice, Sosa contributes to a broader understanding of cultural resilience and the ongoing relevance of Indigenous worldviews in contemporary art. Her work challenges dominant frameworks by foregrounding sensory experience and embodied knowledge, inviting viewers into spaces of contemplation and transformation. By weaving together ancestral practices and contemporary concerns, María Sosa’s art creates a dialogue between past and present that is both poetic and politically charged. Her practice stands as a testament to the ongoing vitality of Indigenous epistemologies in shaping new imaginaries within contemporary art. ...