nomellamoliz:

 Yolanda M. Lopez, “Madre Mestiza”  [digital print] (2002)



Jesus by association. Here, Lopez depicts a mestiza Mexican mother with the robes and rays of light of la Virgen de Guadalupe.  The strength of the Holy Virgin’s veneration are transferred to the care of a mother of mixed Spanish and indigenous roots, depicting her tasks and status with dignity, counteracting a history of low social status.

nomellamoliz:

Yolanda M. Lopez, “Madre Mestiza” [digital print] (2002)
Jesus by association. Here, Lopez depicts a mestiza Mexican mother with the robes and rays of light of la Virgen de Guadalupe. The strength of the Holy Virgin’s veneration are transferred to the care of a mother of mixed Spanish and indigenous roots, depicting her tasks and status with dignity, counteracting a history of low social status.

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