Luis De Jesus Los Angeles is pleased to announce an exhibition of work by Griselda Rosas. In Donde pasó antes (Where it happened before), the mixed media collages comprised of fabrics, cyanotypes, acrylic, watercolor, natural pigments and vivid embroidery are exhibited alongside sculptures of ornamental slingshots — objects loaded with dualities, such a child's toy, and a weapon used both today and by the ancient Aztecs.
The collages tell stories of colonization and resistance, with horses and wild animals leaping in the scenes against figures in colorful war regalia. Rosas presents a nimble transition of handiwork, care, and conflict between sculptures representing play and warfare and the details of mending and embroidery work—a ritual and practice passed down through generations, from her mother, grandmother, and aunts, and a celebrated indigenous art adorning garments and textiles in Mexican homes.
Rosas' animated, vibrant drawings and sculptures craft new ways of considering the present by understanding how colonialist images, propaganda and actions are entrenched within our histories.
Reception:
Saturday, November 4, 4 - 7pm
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday
10am – 6pm