Lina Puerta American, b. 1969

Handmade paper composed of pigmented cotton and linen paper pulp; embedded with sequined fabrics, lace and finished with gouache.

In regards to the effect the Covid-19 pandemic has had on her work the artist states, "I don’t know if my imagery has shifted, but perhaps become more relevant, as the current global crisis has allowed us to see more clearly the failures and inequalities of our western system. For instance, the issues related to Latinx Farmworkers in the US, which I highlight in my Latino Farmworker Tapestries Series, have become more visible with the pandemic, as such workers are now deemed ‘essential’, yet have not been given the financial, legal and safety support they need and deserve." - Lina Puerta, Caroline Kipp