Huichol-Inspired Chicken, 2024, acrylic on found object, 7 x 7 in. / 17.78 x 17.78 cm.

Huichol-Inspired Chicken, Lisa Jaquez Allen, 2024, acrylic on found object, 7 x 7 in. / 17.78 x 17.78 cm.

This humble chicken was “rescued" from a resale shop in Manistee, Michigan. Inspired by the art of the Huichol people of Mexico, known for their stunning yarn paintings and beadwork, I created this new piece as an ode to sustainability and the transformative power of art.