De la Tierra
Thoughtfully crafted with multiple artists and community collaborators, De la Tierra: Reflections of Place in the Upper Río Grande is a highly visual exhibition that pairs contemporary art with historical objects to highlight the distinct and vibrant culture of the Upper Río Grande region, which includes the San Luis Valley of southern Colorado.
Designed to transcend boundaries on the map, De la Tierra: Reflections of Place in the Upper Río Grande challenges visitors to consider how Colorado’s borders came to be while also sharing Hispano cultural traditions formed in concert with the land; traditions born from a complex history of colonization, ethnic intermixing, and shifting geopolitical borders.
Within De la Tierra: Reflections of Place in the Upper Río Grande visitors will experience the distinct customs and traditions that influence the works of contemporary artists from the region and how these traditions and customs continue to inform life in the lands of the Upper Río Grande. Highlights include:
- An original culcha that depict the landscape and history of the San Luis Valley in a narrative embroidery style unique to the region
- Tapestries created by The Master Weaver of the San Luis Valley – Epifania “Eppie” Archuleta – as well as her Treadle Loom
- Costumes, instruments, and staffs used in traditional Matachine dances
- Community photos and memories gathered as part of the Antonito Memory Project
- Artwork created by multiple generations of artists from the Upper Río Grande region
