hook with 12 loops, thread, canvas and cross stitch embroidery
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.
This contemporary artwork features a simple composition of text and framing elements. The central text, "ME NIEGO A FINGIR QUE SOY FAMILIAR" (meaning "I refuse to pretend that I am familiar"), is presented against a plain white background, emphasizing the directness of the message. The artwork's minimalist style and use of text as the primary medium suggest a conceptual approach, inviting the viewer to reflect on themes of personal identity, familiarity, and the artist's resistance to conform to societal expectations. The delicate lace-like border frames the work, adding a touch of vulnerability and contrast to the bold statement within. ...
Through a multidisciplinary lens, Salvador Xharicata confronts questions of mestizaje, ethnic reinvention, and the transformative power of maternal language. His installations, video works, and drawings reflect his experiences of cultural uprooting and identity formation within the context of Indigenous and mestizo realities. Xharicata’s work engages deeply with memory and language as tools for political and cultural expression. His practice is informed by research and collaboration, including participation in the Taller de Escritura Etnográfica and the Inconclusx study group. Through nuanced visual and conceptual languages, Xharicata challenges dominant narratives, creating spaces that question and reimagine ethnic and linguistic identity. His work contributes to contemporary conversations about Indigenous experience, cultural survival, and artistic innovation in Mexico. ...
