A pop-up exhibit called “Madrecitas” seeks to highlight the invisible labor or caregiving. Produced by single parents Janette Aguirre and Nora Soto the...
, artist Janet Aguirre celebrates the matriarchs in her life. She uses childhood photographs and a short poem to explore how women caregivers unite to create a community for survival, relief and protection in a machista world.
“I deeply admire and respect the artists that are parents and caregivers. I fell in love with their work and how amazing their craft is,” Aguirre said. “The incredible and creative energy from different perspectives ofSoto said aexhibition was the first thing on her mind when she became a member of 500x last year after reading Aguirre’s zine.“I don’t think people realize how many artists in Dallas are parents,” Soto said.
On a squared off-white cloth, Oak Cliff artist BB Velez painted a pink and red Hello Kitty bounce house with a police car in flames. The words, “Against all authority … except my mom” were embroidered in Spanish above. Inspired by childhood parties, she said, “You never go against your mom.” Her husband and metal artist Felipe Velez built an interactive display of a train cart on a railroad where attendees were encouraged to “leave their mark” using Mean Streak markers.
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