We know everyone loves Mexican food, but there is so much more to offer of our culture…

Yunuen Perez and Sissy Reyes are crowdfunding for their forthcoming exhibition.
Mex-tli, Mexican goddesses will be exhibited at fortyfivedownstairs in May, 2013.

Check out their campaign on Pozible

About the Project

Hola Amigos,

We need your help to present Mex-tli, a photographic exhibition in May 2013 at the prestigious art gallery fortyfivedownstairs, in Melbourne, Australia.

Our project:

Mexican women are often portrayed in films/media as passive and dependant of their Machomen. Over the years, these representations have emphasized stereotypes which fail to recognize the achievements and importance of Mexican women in everyday life. A high number of them are working, strong and active members of their families and communities.

People like Simona Garibay, for example, a Mexican indigenous craftswoman (who’s knitted work is part of our rewards scheme). Simona started working as a child along her mother and grandmother, who taught her the craft of hand-knitting. She was married at the age of 14 and gave birth to five children. Her husband abandoned her after 10 years of marriage. Consequently, Simona left her hometown to find better markets for her craft and support her children. Simona, now 50, continues to be the cornerstone of her family.

As we reflected on our own experiences as migrants, we drew our inspiration from the thousands of Mexican migrants who leave their homes every year to other towns or countries to find a better way of living and provide the basic needs to their beloved.

Mex-tli aims to challenge the female stereotypes by portraying strong and dignified Mexican immigrant women in specific situations which highlight the complex process of adaptation into a new culture.

By referencing our Mexican traditions, costumes and art crafts, we aspire to represent the Mexican community of artists in the Australian cultural scene.