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In light of the erasure of Salvadoran Mayan culture and the dynamics of migration and diaspora that have forced people to migrate to the United States, NUWAVE MAYAN: ANCESTROS represents Ruby Barrientos’ process of reconnecting with her Salvadoran ancestors. The works in this collection highlight the ways in which she has grappled with the suppression of her Salvadoran Mayan culture and reconnected with it. In the creation of ancestral deities, she symbolizes the connection to her roots and the ancestral medicine that lies within the depths of exploring her identity. These mixed media works are an offering and prayer to...

LOS REZOS DE LA REVOLUCIÓN embodies the power of resistance. Through these mixed media works, I, Ruby Barrientos, reject the false illusion of equality that has been fed to BIPOC in the United States.  The works are an offering in prayer for change. They are a call to action to stand in opposition to the inequalities created by systemic oppression. Steeped in symbolism, the imperfections in the canvas represent the struggles of BIPOC in America. The characters, writing, and symbols used also bring attention to capitalism, for racism and capitalism are inextricably linked. Despite these oppressive forces, the message is clear,...