
“Weaving Our Destiny” emerged as we looked to connect the present to the past and future. This summer’s mural begins with traditional designs inspired by Navajo weavings. We not only used the wall as our canvas but also our loom.
Giant hands weave the strings that will compose our present as well as our future. The strings lead the way down the wall, moving in time and taking us from the wise teachings of the past and to a colorful and complex landscape. The interplay between the woven pattern and the painterly landscape create a layered composition both visually and conceptually. We blended contemporary and traditional styles to create a piece that honors ancestry but looks toward the future. The flowers are a nod toward embroidery traditions from around the world and serve as an introduction to a curandera who is surrounded by nature. She is a symbol of healing, one of our many hopes for the future.
Apprentice Artists
Desiray Maez
Jaquelin de la Cruz
Victoria Cereceres
Gabby Escarcega
Jacquelyn Yepa
Tori Lucero
Noe Barnet
Amelia Richardson
Shundiin Nakai
Jacklyn Le
Jordan Caldwell
Matthew Michalski
Aaron Rivera
Lead Apprentices
Helen Atkins
Jordyn Bernicke
James Long
Lead Artists
Vanessa Alvarado
Staci Drangmeister
Margarita Paz-Pedro
Cassandra Reid
We would like to give a special thanks to:
Mayor Richard Barry
New Mexico Clay
La Academia de Esperanza
This Project Was Funded By
New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps
City of Albuquerque Public Art Program
Heart Gallery of New Mexico Foundation