Jorge Lizarazo, (Colombian, born 1968) Search this
Maker:
Hechizoo Textiles, Bogotá, Colombia, founded 2000 Search this
Medium:
Medium: 100% poly-silk warp and 100% acetate ribbon weft Technique: woven Label: woven poly-silk warp and acetate ribbon weft
Dimensions:
H x W: 151.1 x 214.6 cm (59 1/2 in. x 7 ft. 1/2 in.)
Type:
woven textiles
Textile
Object Name:
Textile
Made in:
Colombia
Date:
2010
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Two panels, one dark brown and one violet, with a psychedelic weft-float weave. The pattern is based on costumes that Indians wear when they practice religious rituals and drink a hallucinogenic herb, Yagé. According to tradition, this helps them see and remember their ancestors.
Credit Line:
Gift of Hechizoo and Cristina Grajales Gallery, New York
