Jenelle Esparza. Photo by Rigoberto Luna, Courtesy of the artist.
Janelle Esparza, Dancer in an Unconscious Rhythm II (detail), 2018. Natural brown cotton wrap, cotton weft in natural white and black, and blue inlayed silk. Courtesy of the artist
Free Educator Workshop: Weaving Traditions with Jenelle Esparza
Friday, June 17 / 9 AM–Noon at LSU Museum of Art
Explore the history of migrant Latinx workers and the Southern Landscape with nationally recognized artist Jenelle Esparza. Esparza’s artwork, currently on view in the exhibition State of the Art: Record, focuses on the connection between her Mexican heritage, familial histories, and the land. Participants will learn about the historical plight of Latinx workers in the cotton industry, learn various weaving techniques using natural materials, and make connections between art and their own personal histories.
* Participating educators will receive a $35 stipend! Registration required. Space is limited; reserve your spot today by emailing mschulte@lsu.edu. Call 225-389-7205 for information.
State of the Art: Record is organized by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas. The national tour of State of the Art 2020 is sponsored by Bank of America with additional support from Art Bridges. This exhibition and its programming are sponsored locally by a generous grant from Art Bridges.