By Juan Fuentes

Medium: linocut
Year: 2003
Image Size: 16 x 12 inches
Edition of 10

Mali is a 2003 linocut in which Juan Fuentes portrays a woman carrying a vessel on her head as swallows circle gracefully above her. The intricate carving of her patterned clothing and the rhythmic marks of the sky highlight Fuentes’ sensitivity to gesture, labor, and cultural identity. A serene yet dynamic composition from an edition of 10.