TEXTILES

Los Cínaros (2025)

Los Cínaros is a magical but fragile haven; a temporary escape to the rich lands of El Valle—an area in the mountains of Mérida, Venezuela where the artist grew up. Immersed in this world, María lost herself in the countless stitches, the mountains of fabric scraps and batting, and swirling ink textures—each material element a portal to her roots. In this work she finds herself there again, hidden amidst the pointy leaves of the begonias and irises, underneath the tangled branches of the cínaro trees, discovering sleepy frogs in the center of the bromeliad plants, and staring in awe at spider webs sparkling with dew.

Materials: fabrics, ink, plywood.

Watch the process of Los Cínaros

Photo Credits: Jo Cosme