Atoyac River: Puebla, Mexico 2011 > La comunidad junto...

La comunidad junto con el río piden por su limpieza
'Together the Community and River ask for Cleanliness'

Statements from River resident's interviews were embroidered upon handmade textiles purchased from artisans at the local market in Puebla. The embroideries were then brought to the banks of the Atoyac River and 'washed' to symbolize a lost custom and as a means for the River to absorb the community's sentiments.
Marlene Gómez: photography

Aguas Negras
Embroidery on handmade textile
Variable
2011
Somos vecinos del rio
Embroidery on handmade textile
Variable
2011
Antes el rio era bonito....
Emboridery on handmade textile
Variable
2011
Solia llevar mis hijos a banar
Embroidery on handmade textile
Variable
2011
Espero que limpien el rio y no desaparesca
Embroidery on handmade textile
Variable
2011
Espero que las autoridades limpien...
Embroidery on handmade textile
Variable
2011
El agua era limpia como el cristal...
Embroidery on handmade textile
Variable
2011
Aveces...
Embroidery on handmade textile
Variable
2011
Antes eras mas arboles...
Embroidery on handmade textile
Variable
2011