"When the Wings Are Ready"

Art of being: A self portrait in Rug Hooking

By Juana Calel Yax de González

My portrait represents the importance of patience in reaching what we desire. The flowers surrounding me symbolize the cycles of nature: they need time to grow and bloom.

In the same way, we as human beings go through stages. Sometimes we want to rush and grow immediately, but it is essential to live each moment without haste and trust that everything happens at the right time.

Learning from the wisdom of nature has taught me to be more compassionate and patient with myself, and not to rush my healing process. The birds that appear in my work represent that moment when you are ready to take flight, after a long period of struggle and perseverance.

Trust yourself: everything unfolds when it is meant to be.

"Trust yourself: everything unfolds when it is meant to be."

Juana Calel Yax de González

Juana, from the community of Patanatic, has been a Multicolores' Rug Hooking artist since 2014.

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When the Wings Are Ready

When the Wings Are Ready

Juana Calel Yax de González

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Regular price $225.00 USD
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The artwork will ship after the exhibition closes on February 10, 2026

Dimensions

18.5"x22"

Materials

Recycled secondhand clothing and cotton base cloth. This artwork was made using 20-22 recycled garments.

Care

Spot clean with warm water and mild soap recommended. Shake to remove dust or sand. Vacuum with brush attachment and gentle suction only. Lay flat to dry.

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