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Untitled (Tragedy and Tradition, Magma Poncho)
Carla Fernandez (Mexican, born 1973)
2017
Medium/Technique
Hand-painted linen, unique
Dimensions
Center back: 109.2 cm (43 in.)
Center front (front panels): 101.6 × 153.7 cm (40 × 60 1/2 in.)
Center front (front panels): 101.6 × 153.7 cm (40 × 60 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by Carolyn Fine Friedman and Jeremiah Friedman
Accession Number2017.509
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
Description1 of 16 works Carla brought to Washington DC to be worn at the Women’s March on January 21, 2017. Carla notes on the design: “The ponchos were designed to be exchanged between protesters so we could all wear them. This design is our Magma Poncho, it’s inspired in two of Mexico’s traditional garments: the poncho and the gabán.”
Transcription:
Right side:"WHEN MEN ARE OPPRESSED IT'S A TRAGEDY"
Left side: "WHEN WOMEN ARE OPPRESSED IT'S TRADITION"
Back side: Girl Power fist- generic symbol
About their purpose she notes: “It’s important to understand that we Mexicans can survive anything, but we also have to speak up. … We can’t let them keep knocking us around in press conferences, tweets, and speeches. We also have something to say.”
Transcription:
Right side:"WHEN MEN ARE OPPRESSED IT'S A TRAGEDY"
Left side: "WHEN WOMEN ARE OPPRESSED IT'S TRADITION"
Back side: Girl Power fist- generic symbol
About their purpose she notes: “It’s important to understand that we Mexicans can survive anything, but we also have to speak up. … We can’t let them keep knocking us around in press conferences, tweets, and speeches. We also have something to say.”
ProvenanceBy 2017, Carla Fernandez (b. 1973), Mexico; 2017, sold by Carla Fernandez to the MFA. (Accession date: May 24, 2017)