Invoco La Sirena Chalchiuhtlicue
(Spanish & Aztec- Nahuatl)
2024-2025
Background
Inspired by the 16th century Aztec Goddess Chalchiuhtlicue, a female divine force associated with earthly waters; literally, green stones her skirt; considered the elder sister of the Tlaloque (1).
Size:
16.5x12in (Illustration)
20x13.5in (Frame included)
Words/Letters:
Wow que guapa estas (Sp)
2024-2025
Fertilida (Sp)
Protection (Sp)
Agua (Sp)
Bad Bitch
Linda (Sp)
Angel
Cutie
Amour (Sp)
Fuck out of here
Destruccion (Sp)
Chalchiuhtlicue (Aztec- Nahuatl)
Miguel Alquezada
Graphic Designer
Multidisciplinary Artist
Materials:
@strathmoreart 16.5x12in Vellum paper
@fabercastellglobal Pastels
@fabercastellglobal 0.3, 0.5 mechanical pencils
24kt gold leaf embellishments
Crystal embellishments
Research Sources:
(1) nahuatl.wired-humanities.org
