"Resilience"
Art of being: A self portrait in Rug Hooking
By Carmen Cuá Gómez
My portrait represents my personal evolution, a bridge between my past and my present. While creating my piece, I remembered how difficult it was for me to begin with this technique; with patience and perseverance, I gradually perfected my skills and allowed my creativity to grow without limits.
This work honors the journey I have traveled to become the woman I am today. It reflects my struggle and the deep pride I feel for having moved forward, both professionally and within my family. I am a single mother, and through effort and determination, I have raised my family on my own.
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Carmen Cuá Gómez
Carmen, from the community of Chirijquiac, has been a Multicolores' Rug Hooking artist since 2009.

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