Stitched Tortillas
Embroidery on Fresh Tortillas in honor of
Mexican Independence Day
Stitched Tortillas Series (Campeche, Mexico)
To celebrate Mexican Independence Day, I created a whimsical series using embroidery and everyday items on tortillas. I loved the challenge of working with perishables, and was inspired by the ephemeral quality of each. I chose ingredients found in any Mexican kitchen, and bought these at our local outdoor market in Campeche. (It would have been easier if I had used packaged tortillas--they're thicker--but I chose to buy fresh tortillas from the lady down the street.) I have so much affection for Mexico, its people and its colorful traditions!
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To celebrate Mexican Independence Day, I created a whimsical series using embroidery and everyday items on tortillas. I loved the challenge of working with perishables, and was inspired by the ephemeral quality of each. I chose ingredients found in any Mexican kitchen, and bought these at our local outdoor market in Campeche. (It would have been easier if I had used packaged tortillas--they're thicker--but I chose to buy fresh tortillas from the lady down the street.) I have so much affection for Mexico, its people and its colorful traditions!
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