This installation, measuring 2 meters in length and 80 centimeters in width, is composed of an array of materials: fabric, pigments, clay, bioplastic, and felt. At its heart lie the textiles that were present during the intense filming sessions of the documentary “Rastros”. These fabrics are not merely physical objects; they are the silent witnesses to the powerful, vulnerable, and transformative moments captured throughout the process.
When the viewer encounters this installation, the materials shift from their initial function to become a living, tactile expression of the documentary’s emotional depth. The fabrics bear the imprints of women’s bodies—marks of breasts, skin, and presence—authentic traces of the natural, intimate, and courageous experiences that took place during filming. These marks are not fabricated; they are real, born from the processes of touch, memory, and action, embodying the rawness of human experience.
Each fabric in the installation carries a unique story, trace of the powerful connection between the women involved and the process of creating the documentary, very brave and inspiring women. As the viewer takes in the textures and colors, they are invited to acknowledge the emotional weight each piece holds—transforming what was once an ephemeral, cinematic moment into a tangible, lasting artwork.
This work serves as an invitation to reflect on the fragility, strength, and endurance of the body and memory. It draws a parallel dialog between the cinematic world and the material world, connecting the visceral with the visual. In doing so, it invites a deeper engagement with the intimate traces of women’s lives and experiences, and the impact they leave behind.
This piece was exhibited in October 2024 at the Museo de la Mujer in Mexico City as part of a collective exhibition titled “Tócate para que no te toque” in the Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The exhibition brought together a diverse range of artistic expressions centered on themes of touch, women, breast, sickness and resistance.
