COVID-19–The Kindness Virus? In San Miguel de Allende, Helping the Hungry
Yesterday, I put out the question: What is happening is your Mexican town? My friend artist Lena Bartula, who lives full-time in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, replied. Lena is an activist artist who created a movement using indigenous huipils as an art metaphor for feminist strength, identity, oppression, the divine and hope. She is […]
Art Huipil Mixed Media Workshop Retreat: Explore Your Inner Artist
A perfect mixed-media art workshop for a getaway in Oaxaca, Mexico! With artist/instructor Lena Bartula. Arrive January 8 and depart January 14. 6 nights and 7 days to explore your inner artist. All-levels, including non-artists, welcome. The Mesoamerican huipil is an indigenous garment, similar to a blouse. It is woven on the back-strap loom by […]