Hija De Tu Madre
Location
FA-152
Department
Art
Abstract
Hija De Tu Madre is an exhibition of women's empowerment for Hispanic women in design. I am giving a voice to women in design who do not receive as much recognition as male artists. As a Latina designer, I am overshadowed by a field of predominantly white male designers. The title of my exhibition, Hija de Tu Madre, has a negative connotation in Spanish. I am reclaiming it and turning it into something beautiful and empowering rather than negative. Women in design are often overlooked, especially those of color. I am representing women of color that look like me, speak like me, have the same heritage as me, have struggled like me, have endured like me, and have been made invisible like me. My exhibition will include a website, business cards, posters, graphics, and merchandise, such as tote bags, sweaters, and beanies. This merchandise will be utilizing methods of screen printing, embroidery, and vinyl. The exhibition will be a small part of a bigger project to systematically change society’s views.
Faculty Sponsor
Lauren Meranda, Northeastern Illinois University
Hija De Tu Madre
FA-152
Hija De Tu Madre is an exhibition of women's empowerment for Hispanic women in design. I am giving a voice to women in design who do not receive as much recognition as male artists. As a Latina designer, I am overshadowed by a field of predominantly white male designers. The title of my exhibition, Hija de Tu Madre, has a negative connotation in Spanish. I am reclaiming it and turning it into something beautiful and empowering rather than negative. Women in design are often overlooked, especially those of color. I am representing women of color that look like me, speak like me, have the same heritage as me, have struggled like me, have endured like me, and have been made invisible like me. My exhibition will include a website, business cards, posters, graphics, and merchandise, such as tote bags, sweaters, and beanies. This merchandise will be utilizing methods of screen printing, embroidery, and vinyl. The exhibition will be a small part of a bigger project to systematically change society’s views.