Monday, August 5, 2024 – Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Central Library – 710 W. César Chávez St.
Living Room (6th Floor)
ARTIST PRESENTATION: September 22, 2024, Central Library’s Signature Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month Celebration, 2:00pm-3:00pm, 6th Floor Living Room Gallery
The exhibition represents the essence of Mexico seen through the eyes of the artist, Luis Coss. Through each piece, one can learn about the pre-Hispanic mythology, the beliefs of our ancestors and how it is still part of today’s religion, traditions, and gastronomy.
ARTIST STATEMENT
This exhibition is inspired in the Mexican culture. As the Mayan holy book, Popol Vuj recounts, the Creators and Shapers used white and yellow corn to make the arms and legs of the first four men, then the cob was grounded to create a drink that gave the men strength. Today corn represents all that it’s holy, agriculture, mythology and the origin of life, a golden seed that continues giving. The collection has artwork that tells the story of the creation of men, mythology, culture and its evolution. In my artwork I try to teach about the Mexican culture and its mythology. I know I could never portray everything Mexico in my artwork, but I can plant the seed of curiosity and invite everyone to learn about my culture.
