PUTA MESTIZA MARICA: ¡Que Mierda Haz Hecho!
@ Pilsen Arts & Community House
1637 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Opening Friday, June 7th, at 6PM
On view through Sunday, June 30th
“PUTA MESTIZA MARICA: ¡Que Mierda Haz Hecho!”
“MIXED-MUTT FAGGOT BITCH: ¡The Fuck Did You Do!”
ARTIST STATEMENT:
The title insinuates that I have done something I shouldn’t have done—that I am something I shouldn’t be. The point is to be loud and to take up space, especially during these times when it’s crucial to show that there’s more than one way of being trans, more than one way of being Latinx, of being vulnerable and strong, sexy and vile.
Simultaneously, the title references the multiplicity of my being, carrying the derogatory value of the words, and directing them towards the image of my inner child. It encapsulates the essence of who I was, embodying the terms that sought to define me.
This show centers on the way Queer/Trans Latinx individuals like myself exist and process the landscape, while striving to fabricate new tools for coping and processing. The goal is to celebrate oneself on one’s own terms.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
AWXEL (They/Them/Theirs) is a non-binary, transdisciplinary Latinx artist exploring themes of family ancestry, the Latinx diaspora, ceremonial aesthetics, knowledge decentralization, and queerness. Their work spans various mediums, including bronze and iron metal casting, tapestry weaving, writing, bookbinding, ceramics, and performance art. “PUTA MESTIZA MARICA: Que Mierda Haz Hecho” is the culmination of AWXEL’s work over the past 3 years. Through their creations, AWXEL navigates existential grief, utilizing art as a medium for processing. Masks in their work symbolize the internalized homophobia within Latinx households, while also recognizing and reclaiming the fetishization of their identity.
Opening | June 7th, 6pm-9pm
Join us for an evening of celebrating AWXEL, art, space, and queer joy!
Artist Talk, Demo & Raffle | June 21st, 6:30pm–8:30pm
With the release of their manual “How to Steal a Loom”, AWXEL will build a loom that attendees will have a chance to win.
Drag & Music Performance | June 22nd, 6pm-9pm
A cherished night of Drag and Live Music! AWXEL will be performing alongside other incredible talents.
SHOW RUNS: June 7th – June 30th
Gallery Hours: Wed – Sun / 12-6pm
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