Lina Puerta American, b. 1969
Peach Tree Crop Laborer, 2018
Handmade paper composed of pigmented cotton and linen paper pulp; embedded with sequined and metallic fabrics; lace, fur and finished with gouache
26.5 x 19.5 in
67.3 x 49.5 cm
67.3 x 49.5 cm
Handmade paper composed of pigmented cotton and linen paper pulp; embedded with sequined and metallic fabrics; lace, fur and finished with gouache. 'Imagining a solidarity between plants and workers, I...
Handmade paper composed of pigmented cotton and linen paper pulp; embedded with sequined and metallic fabrics; lace, fur and finished with gouache.
"Imagining a solidarity between plants and workers, I pushed the sensual and joyous possibilities of the various materials’ forms to create vibrant vegetable portraits to honor the farmworkers for their unsung dedication to plant well-being." - Lina Puerta
"Imagining a solidarity between plants and workers, I pushed the sensual and joyous possibilities of the various materials’ forms to create vibrant vegetable portraits to honor the farmworkers for their unsung dedication to plant well-being." - Lina Puerta
