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Eve Deleon
Clark University, 2024, Geography
Entrelazadas
casting plaster, corn leaves, corn granules, paint, adhesives, and various metals on wood
12″ x 17″
2022
Crafted from corn, “Entrelazadas” delves into the complex narrative of my bicultural identity and the historical trauma endured by the Maya people. On one hand, I shape a representation of life, sowing seeds on fertile ground, embodying cultural resilience of my community. The other hand, engulfed in ash and gripping a grenade, symbolizes the profound conflict and suffering imposed upon Mayan communities. This dual imagery reflects my United States-born privileges and the heavy legacy of settler colonialism. It serves as a profound commentary on the United States’ involvement in the Mayan genocide.
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Eve Deleon
Clark University, 2024, Geography
Kukulkan y la Mina Marlin
paint, plaster, insulation foam, EVA foam, adhesive, Apoxie Sculpt
12 in x 24 in x 24 in
2022
Kukulkan, a prominent figure in Maya mythology, is the feathered serpent deity embodying both natural and civilized elements. Revered by the Maya as a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and creation, and held profound significance in Mesoamerican cultures. In 2005, Montana Exploradora displaced numerous families in my home state of San Marcos, promising alternate housing and compensation. In this scene, Kukulkan’s presence emerges amidst the remnants of a village, seeking retribution against those who violated the rights of indigenous people and the land of San Miguel Ixtahuacán, where the now abandoned mine stands as a testament to the injustice perpetrated.
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Eve Deleon
Clark University, 2024, Geography
El Último Adiós
ink on paper
15″ x 12″
2023
In Guatemala, our burial traditions involve a community pilgrimage carrying a deceased family member’s casket to their final resting place. When my cousin Luis Emilio passed away, I observed the somber procession remotely in the comfort of my college apartment. In “El último Adiós,” my beloved cousin’s truck—adorned with roses—becomes a symbolic vessel connecting the living with memories. In times of profound grief, art, like this, becomes a window to shared joy and pain, navigating turbulent emotions. The vibrant ritual signifies more than burial traditions; it bridges the gap between the world of the living and the realm of memory.
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