By Juan Fuentes

Medium: Color linocut
Year: 2025
Image Size: 12 × 12 inches

Apache Love is a tender and dignified portrait by Juan Fuentes, depicting an Indigenous figure wrapped in a patterned blanket, framed against a stark, linear sky. The warm red headband and cool blue textile accents create a striking contrast, highlighting the sitter’s quiet strength and presence. Fuentes’ carving emphasizes resilience, cultural identity, and the enduring power of Indigenous representation.