"Sacred Geometry"
Art of being: A self portrait in Rug Hooking
By Nicolasa Pacay Barán de Barreno
In my portrait, I depicted a mosaic of diamonds, inspired by their profound and expansive meaning in our Mayan worldview. Among their many interpretations, I focused on the four cardinal points, which not only represent geographic directions but also embody the energies that govern our universe.
On my path of self-discovery, it has been essential to reconnect with the wisdom handed down by our ancestors. In it, I find guidance, purpose, and a compass to discover myself and face life’s challenges with courage.
That is why I portray myself surrounded by diamonds—symbols of the guides who walk beside us and illuminate our path each day.
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Nicolasa Pacay Barán de Barreno
Nicolasa, from the community of Patanatic, has been a Multicolores' Rug Hooking artist since 2014.

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