"Neckline Portraits" printed on vintage silk square scarves using a "pigment discharge" technique.
“Neckline Portraits” come from the idea that any specific symbol placed on the neck and chest is there to protect the wearer inspired by the ancient Zapotec culture's custom to place specific symbols on the chest areas of
clothing because they believe these symbols protect the wearer’s heart.
In this process there’s always an element of chance that is predominant because when the image of the portrait is printed on the silk scarf with a mix of pigment color and a décolorant substance, this mix reacts with the original colors of the scarf making the result always uncertain and usually surprising.
Hung on a wall or worn draped on the shoulders over the chest, they act as an armor.
Hand silk screen pigment on vintage silk square scarves, ranging in sizes from 33'x33'-42'x42". 2020-2021
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