A Vital Matters Perspective: The Impact of Shared Knowledge: Porfirio Gutiérrez and Tanya Aguiñiga

The Impact of Shared Knowledge: Porfirio Gutiérrez and Tanya Aguiñiga

Silvia Fornia discusses the material process behind the work, highlighting the dyed fibers and the rich range of pinks, purples, and reds created by using cochineal. She explains how this knowledge comes from a long-term exchange with Porfirio Gutiérrez, a master dyer, and shows how Tanya Aguiñiga has applied what she learned to develop and strengthen her own sculptural practice.

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Tanya Aguiñiga

Cosas que Sangran by Tanya Aguiniga

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Cosas que Sangran by Tanya Aguiniga

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Cosas que Sangran by Tanya Aguiniga

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1 PERSON
Silvia Forni headshot

Silvia

Forni

Shirley & Ralph Shapiro Director, Fowler Museum at UCLA

Silvia Forni headshot

Silvia

Forni

Shirley & Ralph Shapiro Director, Fowler Museum at UCLA

Silvia Forni headshot

Silvia

Forni

Shirley & Ralph Shapiro Director, Fowler Museum at UCLA

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