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Date(s) - 06/23/2018
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Transcending Borders, a free, five-part documentary film discussion series, at Parotti Hall on the WNMU campus. Featuring the stories behind the art of four world-renowned Mexican folk artists, and a photographer storyteller from Oaxaca, discussion with the artisans will follow each film.
Saturday, June 23rd 10:30am-12pm
Admission: FREE
WNMU Parotti Building in the WNMU Expressive Arts Complex
Film two, “Ritual de los Suenos, Traditional Zapotec Weaving in Teotitlan del Valle.”
In Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca, internationally recognized for its fine, hand-woven rugs, world-renowned Zapotec weaver Porfirio Gutiérrez and his family are among a small group of textile artisans working to preserve the use of natural dyes. Mr. Gutiérrez inspires others with his efforts to preserve this tradition and the ancient designs depicting Zapotec history.
Thanks to our special sponsor, the New Mexico Humanities Council.
This event is part of the Fiesta Latina weekend, June 22-24, 2018