"Energy of Protection"
Art of being: A self portrait in Rug Hooking
By Bartola Morales Tol
Aluxes are the guardians of nature in our Mayan worldview. They are known as small beings with magical abilities, tasked with protecting mountains and bodies of water.
In my portrait, you can see me in the places where the Aluxes dwell. These magical beings symbolize the importance of being cautious and protecting what you truly value. Just as they safeguard the natural balance, I have come to understand that I must care for my own well-being—with the same energy the Aluxes radiate: the joy of a child and the wisdom of a grandmother.
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"Bartola Morales Tol
Bartola, from the community of Patanatic, has been a Multicolores' Rug Hooking artist since 2014.






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