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Comunidad-Chalecos Protector Workshop with Orquidia Violeta
October 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT
Co-create a collaborative community Protective Vest.
Surrounded by a showing of 15 Chalecos Protector (protective vests), workshop participants will co-create a collaborative community vest.
Pre-cut panels will be provided that can be sewn, dyed, or decorated with salvaged fabric, weavings, and found objects. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on what they want to communicate through their portion of the protective vests. Whether it’s a personal story, a cultural motif, or a statement of resilience, each stitch and brushstroke becomes a part of a larger narrative. After the workshop, the participant’s panels will be sewn together into a protective vest, and displayed on a mannequin in the exhibit for us all to see what the community created together.
Join artist Orquidia Violeta for an evening of art, conversation, and connection at the opening of Story within Chalecos Protector (Protective Vests) on Thursday, October 3rd from 6pm-9pm.
“Each vest is a unique refuge, depicting balance amidst pollution, disorder, and darkness. These protective vests hold a dual significance. They serve as physical armor, offering protection against external elements. But they also symbolize a deeper sense of protection—of origin, identity, and values. Creating my Chalecos Protector was a personal breakthrough, allowing me to find strength and purpose in my textile art. I look forward to sharing these pieces with you and discussing the stories and inspirations behind each one.”
