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Ancestral traditions, community building and feminine heritage
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Alejandra MejĂa Torres is a Colombian born and raised interdisciplinary artist and marketer whose work intricately intertwined together her ancestral tradition, community, and nature, with a particular focus on the body as both a territory and a political statement. Through her diverse practice—encompassing textiles, body, mind, photography, and performance— Alejandra explores the deep connections between cultural heritage, Colombian biodiversity, and feminine experiences.
Central to her practice is the concept of the body as a territory and a site of political expression. In her performance and body art, Alejandra uses her own body as a her own territory to express and assert her identity, drawing it with threads. These performances transform the body into a dynamic space where cultural, ecological, and political narratives converge. Through her art, she makes a powerful statement on the body's role in both personal and collective struggles, challenging and redefining boundaries.
Alejandra utilizes textiles to communicate with her ancestors, channeling their stories, symbols, and craftsmanship into her work. Each piece is a testament to the intricate patterns and techniques passed down through generations, reimagined in a contemporary context.
Photography further amplifies her exploration of the body and nature. Her images capture the intricate relationship between human forms and natural settings, highlighting how bodies and landscapes influence and shape each other. Her work documents and interrogates the intersections of tradition, identity, and political presence.
Feminism and female intimacy are also integral to Alejandra’s artistic vision. Her work delves into themes of gender, power, and solidarity, celebrating the complexities of female experiences and asserting women's voices in both personal and societal contexts.
Alejandra’s art is a profound commentary on the rich female Colombian culture and nature, blending traditional practices with contemporary interpretations of nature, politics, and female interior world. Through her multifaceted approach, she invites viewers to engage with and reflect on the intersections of identity, tradition, and the environment.
In my work as a textile artist, I seek to weave together the threads of my ancestral heritage with the complexities of the contemporary world. My practice is a dialogue between the past and the present, where traditional techniques meet modern perspectives to create a tapestry that honors the rich history of Colombian textiles while engaging with today’s cultural and social narratives.
Textiles have always been more than just material for me; they are a medium through which I communicate with my ancestors. Each piece I create is imbued with the symbols, stories, and craftsmanship passed down through generations. By reimagining these traditional patterns and techniques, I bridge the gap between historical and modern contexts, infusing my work with both depth and relevance.
Through my art, I explore how ancient practices can address contemporary issues and resignification of women traditional labors. My textiles are a reflection of the body as a territory and part of nature, allowing me to engage in a dialogue about identity, culture, and society.
For me, textile art is an act of connection—both with my ancestors and with the present moment. It is a way to honor the legacy of those who came before me while navigating the ongoing conversation of cultural and social change. My art is a continuous thread that links the wisdom of the past with the possibilities of the future, offering a space for reflection, dialogue, and discovery.
Nature, Feminism, Body as territory, textiles as the resignification of women traditional labors
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