Moments away
Moments Away explores a chapter marked by the evolving health of my grandmother, capturing memories in black and white and primary colors that resonate with the emotional depth of this period in my life. The series delves into my longing to be closer to family during my grandmother's illness, a profound desire underscored by the thousands of miles separating me in Baltimore from my Mexican home—a place unvisited since childhood.
The title of the series, Moments Away, expresses my wish for my grandmother to be physically close once more, to embrace me as she did in my childhood. The sentiment of physical distance becomes palpable, a sentiment that permeates the series.
"Las Paredes" (The Walls) delves into memories of walls made of clay on my grandmother's farm, symbolizing a retreat from overwhelming emotions. "El Muro de los Lamentos" (The Wall of Lamentations) represents a storm of emotions, echoing my memories on my grandmother's farm.
"Relámpago en Reposo" captures a moment where my grandparents sought to impart knowledge of our native roots, lamenting the displacement and erasure of their proud heritage. The series bears witness to my reflections on the cultural transitions and losses experienced by my family.
Moments Away encapsulates an emotional journey, exploring themes of distance, longing, and the complex interplay of memory and heritage. In a visual dialogue, the series invites viewers to reflect on the universal aspects of human experience, the passage of time, and the deep connections that endure even when physical distances seem insurmountable.
Los que nos Visitan, Oil paint, Japanese ink, rice paper, and natural pigments on panel, 28 x 28 inches, 2016
El Muro de los Lamentos, Oil paint, Japanese ink, rice paper, and natural pigments on panel, 18 x 23 inches, 2016
Relámpago en Reposo, oil paint, Japanese ink, rice paper, and natural pigments on panel, 12 x 12 inches, 2016
Las Paredes, Oil paint, Japanese ink, rice paper, and natural pigments on panel, 12 x 12 inches, 2016
El Cántaro Roto, oil paint, Japanese ink, rice paper, and natural pigments on panel, 18 x 23 inches, 2016
El Pozo, Oil paint, Japanese ink, rice paper, and natural pigments on panel, 12 x 12 inches, 2016