March 17 – July 23, 2022
Malinalli on the Rocks provides opportunities for Latinx and Chicanx artists to explore and re-discover one of the most enigmatic historical figures of the Americas: La Malinche. For centuries Malinche’s legacy has been shrouded in mystery and today is no different than when she first encountered the Spaniards. If we remove the patriarchal lens and Eurocentric vantage, what we confront is a powerful presence, a woman that survived and overcame adversity.
This La Malinche exhibit will challenge us to reflect on how she should be remembered; what she did and represents, immortalized in the artists’ interpretations. For some, many of the historical facts will be uncomfortable, unfair, and sexist.
“In today’s world, new interpretations may be the pathway for new aesthetics and visionary art of the Americas” said Maruca G. Salazar, Curator.
