This piece shakes off imposed fragmentation by addressing the awakening of the shattered Mexica warrior goddess, Coyolxauhqui. It situates the violence permeating Earth on the feminized native body. Feminicides in Mexico are on the rise, as are mining, privatization and militarization. The act incorporates body armor of Coyolxauqui made of Monte Alban clay. The body is painted with clay colors from sites of resistance in Oaxaca: Nochixtlan a major confrontation site in June 2016 where protesters were murdered.
The rise of coyolxauqui recalls the reunification of knowledge transferred through generations from ancient Mexico until today.
December 2, 2016
Casa San Agustin, Oaxaca de Juárez
Photo-performance by Yunuen Rhi
with Panocha Vengativa, Ursula LH and Lisseth Mariana Pérez
Ceramic armor by Maestro Adrián Martínez
Santa María Atzompa Oaxaca
Photo: Manuel Vason