EVENT INFORMATION
In this free workshop, participants will create an arpillera, or textile artwork, focused on illustrating California’s rich biodiversity, including its diverse plants, animals, and landscapes. Led by arts educator Miranda Ynez, the workshop draws inspiration from the vibrant arpilleras featured in the exhibition We Place Life at the Center / Situamos la vida en el centro. These artworks not only document the environment but also tell powerful stories of community resilience and collective struggles against political repression. Through this hands-on experience, participants will explore how art can serve as a medium for storytelling and environmental advocacy, celebrating the unique ecosystems of California while connecting to broader narratives of social justice in the Americas. Open to all ages; materials will be provided.
PST ART Weekend Workshop: Make Your Own Arpillera
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Vincent Price Art Museum (S1 Building) at East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park
Organized by the Vincent Price Art Museum at East Los Angeles College as part of PST ART: Art & Science Collide.
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Miranda Ynez is Curator of Educational Programs at VPAM. Born and raised in East Los Angeles, she is an Arts Management professional committed to increasing participation in the arts and culture throughout local Los Angeles communities. Miranda's educational background in art history, arts education, and arts management, coupled with her extensive professional experience in public programming, youth leadership advocacy, and socially engaged arts practices within diverse nonprofit organizational structures, has shaped her into a remarkable arts leader and educator. Miranda holds dual master’s degrees in Art History from California State University, Los Angeles and a master’s degree in Arts Management from Claremont Graduate University. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in Arts Education and Art History.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
We Place Life at the Center / Situamos la vida en el centro is an exhibition, publication, and educational platform that directs dialogue and points of exchange among art, science, and environmental justice in the Americas. The project stems from the work of Los Angeles-based Colombian artist Carolina Caycedo, whose art and research engage with the interrelated issues of water and land stewardship, food sovereignty, and fair and just energy transition.
For more information about VPAM exhibitions and events, please visit: www.vpam.org.