Hijos del Maiz
Luis Coss
Monday, August 12, 2024
- Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Central Library - 710 W. César Chávez St.
Living Room (6th Floor)
About the Exhibit
ARTIST PRESENTATION: September 22, 2024, Central Library's Signature Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month Celebration, Time TBD
The exhibition represents the essence of Mexico seen through the eyes of the artist, Luis Coss. Through each piece, one can learn about the pre-Hispanic mythology, the beliefs of our ancestors and how it is still part of today's religion, traditions, and gastronomy.
ARTIST STATEMENT
This exhibition is inspired in the Mexican culture. As the Mayan holy book, Popol Vuj recounts, the Creators and Shapers used white and yellow corn to make the arms and legs of the first four men, then the cob was grounded to create a drink that gave the men strength. Today corn represents all that it's holy, agriculture, mythology and the origin of life, a golden seed that continues giving. The collection has artwork that tells the story of the creation of men, mythology, culture and its evolution. In my artwork I try to teach about the Mexican culture and its mythology. I know I could never portray everything Mexico in my artwork, but I can plant the seed of curiosity and invite everyone to learn about my culture.
About the Artist
Luis Coss, 38, was born in the border city of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, MX. During his youth, Luis discovered during art classes in high school, that he had a knack for drawing, and was encouraged to continue developing his skills. Luis participated in different local events, contests, and collaborations in the two Laredos, becoming an active member of the local art community. Luis began to develop his own style, learned more about the Mexican culture, traveling to different areas of Mexico, visiting museums and archaeological sites, listening to myths and legends. Luis artwork portrays the beauties of Mexico trough the artist eyes. Luis has been able to present his collection in Laredo and Austin and continues to participate in the artistic community. It's his goal to continue to shine light on the beauty of Mexico and inspire audiences to learn about Mexico's magical history and culture through his artwork.
Image credit
Luis Coss