What I try to do with my design projects is to shine a light on these centuries-old traditions by making contemporary design pieces that tell a story of provenance. There is even a term for this – “ malinchismo”. Instead we long for anything that comes from abroad. Unfortunately, within Mexico there is a tendency to look down on this identity. I feel fortunate to come from Mexico because despite its very complicated colonial past we have managed to preserve our indigenous identities and traditions down to the present day. It is no coincidence that Mexico was baptised New Spain by the first conquistadors and that it became the crown jewel in the Spanish empire the place was teeming with a wealth of materials and knowledge. Mexico is a cultural hotspot and a powerhouse of materials and ingredients, which were made available to the world through the Columbian Exchange.
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