Consuelo Jimenez Underwood American, b. 1949

Matchuk, the name of Jimenez Underwood’s grandson, translates to “the moment of dawn’s first light” in Yaqui, alluding to “the dawn’s early light” of the National Anthem. The flag is severed with strips of colorful oil cloth, interrupted by an explosive yellow light, and the ancient Aztec earth goddess Coatlicue is embroidered into the background. Quatlique, Can You See Matchuk? is a reflection of the artist articulating her deep ecological concerns. The artist asks, “Are you going to be able to recognize Matchuk, Coatlicue when the world is disintegrating? Is the flag going down? When the world crumbles and melts, will you see my Matchuk?”