Sewing as an Act of Resistance: A Conversation with Carmen Mariscal & Francisca Sosa Lopez

24 February, 2025 / Daniela Galan Lozada
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Join us for a powerful conversation with artists Carmen Mariscal (Mexico) and Francisca Sosa López (Venezuela) as they explore sewing and weaving as forms of artistic expression. Moderated by Amalgama Academy's founder, art historian Daniela Galán Lozada, this discussion situates their work within the tradition of textile art and political activism in Latin American art history.

Carmen Mariscal’s series Calladita te ves más Bonita "You Look Prettier Silent" challenges a common phrase used to silence women, stitching together painted mouths and engraving words onto metal—forcing viewers to confront their own reflection as they read. Francisca Sosa López weaves a deeply personal love letter to Venezuela, mirroring the emotions of a breakup letter but addressed to her homeland, blending the personal and the political.

How can sewing become an act of resistance? How do textiles carry stories of silence, exile, and identity? Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion on art, feminism, and activism in Latin America

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