Emotional support rock. This weight that is not yours, what will you do with it? by Marisa Raygoza

 

Emotional support rock.
This weight
that is not yours,
what will you do with it?
(Roca de apoyo emocional.
Este peso que no es tuyo,
¿qué harás con él?)

 

Marisa Raygoza

 

17.7 X 11 X 9 centimeters

 

2022

ARTIST STATEMENT

These pieces are part of the series called, “Piedra de apoyo emocional” (Emotional support rock). The rocks represent nature and its force. The tulle cover, embroidered with inspirational words, symbolizes our attempts to understand nature, to connect with it in a transcendental way, and to give meaning to its mystery.

Estas piezas forman parte de la serie denominada “Piedra de apoyo emocional”. Las rocas representan la naturaleza y su fuerza. La funda de tul, bordada con palabras inspiradoras, simboliza nuestros intentos de comprender la naturaleza, de conectar con ella de manera trascendental, de darle sentido a su misterio. 

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES

Fabric, thread, rock. / Tela, hilo, piedras. 

Assemblage. / Conjunto.