Oaxacan Shorebird, 2025, acrylic on found object, 7.5 x 8 x 2 in. / 19.05 x 20.32 x 5.08 cm.

Oaxacan Shorebird, Lisa Jaquez Allen, 2025, acrylic on found object, 7.5 x 8 x 2 in. / 19.05 x 20.32 x 5.08 cm.

This found bird was re-imagined using what might have been the patterns and colors used by my ancestors in pre-colonial Mexico. I hope this work contributes to the health of our Planet and encourages new appreciation for often-overlooked global art and design traditions.