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title Untitleddescription Graphite on vellum, 19 in. x 24 in. This piece is a part of a series of studies made by the artist. You can see the thought process as Marta Arat worked through various compositional ideas. In this sketch, a group of Tarahumara, originally the Rarámuri, participate in a ritual, perhaps the annual “curing” ceremony to assure plentiful rain and a good harvest. Artist Marta Arat (1932-2002) was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. She spent most of her adult life along the El Paso-Juárez border, where she studied art at The University of Texas at El Paso. Arat painted her social and spiritual self and created work that experimented with color while mirroring a time and place that reflects the region of the Chihuahuan borderlands. Arat’s work presents images taken from the beauty and diversity of people’s hopes, aspirations and dreams. Marta Arat painted a full spectrum of women, with the belief that women along the US-Mexico border are often overlooked though they are a historic example of life and change. She was a close friend of the El Paso collector Juan Sandoval. Arat was active in the Soñando Juntos organization, an immigrant youth-led organization that empowers borderland immigrant youth through civic engagement. Locally, her first exhibition Life in the Barranca Del Cobre in 1980 was followed by her first group exhibition La Mujer y Su Arte in 1984. Arat’s artwork has been published in magazines, books, and commercially. From Chihuahua, Mexico throughout Texas and to other parts of the region, she has exhibited in museums, galleries and university libraries. Her paintings can be found in many private, corporate, and public museum collections throughout Mexico and the United States.artist/creator Arat, Martasubject Borderlands Frontera Indigenous peoples Indígenas Tarahumara Indians Graphite pencils Drawings Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
Puente
title Puentedescription Graphite on paper, 12 in. x 15 in. Two children fighting in a forest next to a highway.artist/creator Cruz Perez, Albertosubject Children Borderlands Frontera Fighting Graphite pencils Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
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title Untitleddescription Graphite on paper, 25 in. x 31.25 in. A priest choking a demon while holding a baseball bat. A child prays at the priest's feet. Francisco Delgado was born on November 3, 1974, in Ciudad Juárez, and grew up in El Paso’s Segundo Barrio. He received his Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Art. His Bordeño artworks are informed by the social and cultural struggles inherent to life on the Mexican and United States border. His artwork addresses issues of identity, race, cultural traditions, and government policies that affect migration and immigrants. In his own words, Delgado says, “I am a visual artist with an artistic focus on social issues.” He visually represents the history of his community and creates a dialogue for social change. Often using dark humor or satire to depict his narratives, his artwork highlights the struggles of underrepresented people along the border. A prolific artist, Delgado works in painting, drawing, printmaking, and has also produced community murals. His works have been published in books and exhibited in national and international art exhibitions and community institutions. Francisco currently resides, teaches, and creates artwork in El Paso.artist/creator Delgado, Franciscosubject Religion Borderlands Frontera Demons Baseball bats Children Graphite pencils Drawings Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
Paso Del Norte
title Paso Del Nortedescription Graphite on paper, 23.5 in. x 18 in. Conquistador with a sword pointing north.artist/creator Glass, Richardsubject Borderlands Frontera Graphite pencils Drawings Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
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title Untitleddescription Graphite on paper, 14 in. x 16 in. Portrait of elderly woman wearing a sun hat. Artist Marta Arat (1932-2002) was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. She spent most of her adult life along the El Paso-Juárez border, where she studied art at The University of Texas at El Paso. Arat painted her social and spiritual self and created work that experimented with color while mirroring a time and place that reflects the region of the Chihuahuan borderlands. Arat’s work presents images taken from the beauty and diversity of people’s hopes, aspirations and dreams. Marta Arat painted a full spectrum of women, with the belief that women along the US-Mexico border are often overlooked though they are a historic example of life and change. She was a close friend of the El Paso collector Juan Sandoval. Arat was active in the Soñando Juntos organization, an immigrant youth-led organization that empowers borderland immigrant youth through civic engagement. Locally, her first exhibition Life in the Barranca Del Cobre in 1980 was followed by her first group exhibition La Mujer y Su Arte in 1984. Arat’s artwork has been published in magazines, books, and commercially. From Chihuahua, Mexico throughout Texas and to other parts of the region, she has exhibited in museums, galleries and university libraries. Her paintings can be found in many private, corporate, and public museum collections throughout Mexico and the United States.artist/creator Arat, Martasubject Elders Ancianos Workers Sun hats Farmworkers Women Borderlands Frontera Indigenous peoples Indígenas Tarahumara Indians Graphite pencils Drawings Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM)