10.30.2005

NOLA: NAMELESS, NOT FORGOTTEN



Remembering New Orleans - an altar by Martha Rodriguez.
Dias de la Muertas, 2005. The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles.


You can say that this altar is all about the artifacts, from the special keepsake to the humble kitchen condiments. Little pieces of lives that have been shattered.


Remember the people of New Orleans Send good wishes, good thoughts their way.
[dried flower detail]


senor calavera and an offering for his friends, Louie and Buddy.

Some of the brilliant writers from new orleans.

What I had in my mind was that these are families, individuals forced to leave their homes and their histories behind.
What would that feel like to you? How reslient could you be in returning to your home after such a disaster? How important, how strong is the pull to return to your roots?
[martha rodriguez]

5.30.2005

Fabulous Mexican Movie Stars


China Doll pendant
[fino, photoshopped image] c 2003 Martha Rodriguez Posted by Hello

Lady Madonna
[fino, beads, photoshoped image] c. 2003 Martha Rodriguez Posted by Hello

Painted Box
c 2003 Martha Rodriguez Posted by Hello

The Comfy Chair
[fino and aluminum wire] c. 2003 Martha Rodriguez Posted by Hello