MADRE - Marisol Méndez

MADRE interrogates the whitewashed, phallocentric and colonial representation of womxn in my native Bolivia. The project is an exploration of the feminine as it wrestles with religious and cultural interpretations that are dogmatic and reductionist, confining womxn to either the image of the holy Virgin Mary or the sinner Mary Magdalene. Weaving together Andean folklore and Catholic iconography, the book spotlights the complexities of contemporary Bolivian identity and reflects on the country’s diverse and multifaceted culture.

Handmade book in limited edition of 250 copies
Kettle stitch, handsewn
Texts by Elisa Medde and Cecilia Pavón
Soft cover
Photography by Marisol Méndez
Published by Setanta Books