Origin
The story we tell is of humans and animals,
of gods and plants.
of corn and water.
Air, earth and sun.
You have awakened between sun and sun; dreams are part of this landscape made by hand.
Conrad Punta de Mita seeks to create experiences that serve as a cultural window, in collaboration with local contemporary artists. Máscaras de Alambre is the Mexican sculptural project of David Herrera and Pablo Cobo: the self-taught duo in residence at Conrad Punta de Mita, presenting a large-scale exhibition called Origen.
According to our artists, the Nayarit sea is the witness of the dream trajectories that weave a reflection of the Cora and Wixárika cosmovision. Origen is an invitation to feel the first ray of dawn and to surrender to the spectacle of sunset: a labyrinth of chimeras, animals, magic and spiritual beings recognizing their humanity. The origin is the sprouting of a universal seed that germinates in a place where the sky and the sea are indistinguishable.
Pieces available for purchase from 970 to 12,500 USD.
Quetzal, 2022
Coiled Wire
280 cm high x 40 cm wide x 90 cm deep
The quetzal is one of the most important birds in various Mesoamerican cultures. In the ancient Mexica culture, the quetzal is directly related to the creation of the world, manifested in one of the most relevant deities of their mythology as Quetzalcoatl (the feathered serpent): god of life, light, fertility, civilization and knowledge.
The quetzal is one of the most important birds in various Mesoamerican cultures. In the ancient Mexica culture, the quetzal is directly related to the creation of the world, manifested in one of the most relevant deities of their mythology as Quetzalcoatl (the feathered serpent): god of life, light, fertility, civilization and knowledge.
Tayau, 2022
Coiled Wire
410 cm high x 250 cm wide x 10 cm deep
Tayau is the Father God, represented by the sun in the mythology of the Cora people. Within their cosmogony, it is believed that when Tayau sits down to rest in his golden chair, noon is marked.
Tayau is the Father God, represented by the sun in the mythology of the Cora people. Within their cosmogony, it is believed that when Tayau sits down to rest in his golden chair, noon is marked.
Espectador, 2018
Coiled Wire
120 cm high x 100 cm wide x 120 cm deep
The skull is an important symbol in Mexico and unlike other cultures, the significance of the skull in our country is not only related to death, but also to life, ritual and sacrifice.
The skull is an important symbol in Mexico and unlike other cultures, the significance of the skull in our country is not only related to death, but also to life, ritual and sacrifice.
Huehuecoyotl, 2017
Coiled Wire
7 m high x 4 m wide x 30 cm deep
In Mexica mythology, Huehuecóyotl is the god of the arts, lord of music and ceremonial dance. This god is incarnated by an old coyote who in most of his representations is dancing and singing.
In Mexica mythology, Huehuecóyotl is the god of the arts, lord of music and ceremonial dance. This god is incarnated by an old coyote who in most of his representations is dancing and singing.
Nacer del sol para ver la Luna, 2022
Coiled Wire
150 cm high x 140 cm wide x 50 cm deep
This piece represents the journey of life in a cyclical form. The superimposition of the masks is a study that the artists have done over the course of three years to add movement to their works. This movement shows us the incarnated emotions that we humans live in the planes of day and night. The spheres represent the sun and the moon.
This piece represents the journey of life in a cyclical form. The superimposition of the masks is a study that the artists have done over the course of three years to add movement to their works. This movement shows us the incarnated emotions that we humans live in the planes of day and night. The spheres represent the sun and the moon.
Venado, 2022
Coiled Wire
45 cm high x 25 cm wide x 200 cm deep
The blue deer (Kauyumari) is one of the main deities of the Wixarika culture. Legend has it that it was a deer who guided the Wixarika people, in a time of famine and disease, to the sacred land (Wirikuta) and showed them with his sacrifice, the infinite power of peyote.
The blue deer (Kauyumari) is one of the main deities of the Wixarika culture. Legend has it that it was a deer who guided the Wixarika people, in a time of famine and disease, to the sacred land (Wirikuta) and showed them with his sacrifice, the infinite power of peyote.
Mis ojos y el de dios, 2022
Coiled Wire
65 cm high x 45 cm wide x 35 cm deep
The eye of god is an amulet and symbol of power and protection. It is part of the spiritual world of the Wixárika culture and is the means by which the god Kauyumari (the blue deer) sees and understands the mysteries of the world.
The eye of god is an amulet and symbol of power and protection. It is part of the spiritual world of the Wixárika culture and is the means by which the god Kauyumari (the blue deer) sees and understands the mysteries of the world.
Origen, 2022
Coiled Wire
45 cm high x 25 cm wide x 200 cm deep
This piece is a symbolic synthesis of the holistic existential sense of the Mesoamerican cultures involved in this exhibition.
This piece is a symbolic synthesis of the holistic existential sense of the Mesoamerican cultures involved in this exhibition.
Mazorca de poder, 2022
Coiled Wire
45 cm high x 25 cm wide x 200 cm deep
With this letter – this piece – we pay tribute to the mighty Corn plant, without which we would not recognize our own culture, or existence.
With this letter – this piece – we pay tribute to the mighty Corn plant, without which we would not recognize our own culture, or existence.
La lucha, 2022
Coiled Wire
45 cm high x 25 cm wide x 200 cm deep
This piece speaks of the long – and unfortunately ongoing – struggle of peasants and farmers in the country, a struggle against oppressive governments and societies that have historically plundered and abused the land and the people.
This piece speaks of the long – and unfortunately ongoing – struggle of peasants and farmers in the country, a struggle against oppressive governments and societies that have historically plundered and abused the land and the people.
Cueva de sentidos, 2022
Coiled Wire
20 cm high x 25 cm wide x 3 cm deep
This piece shows that our perspective is always subjective. It is always human. It speaks of the senses as the only channels to knowledge.
This piece shows that our perspective is always subjective. It is always human. It speaks of the senses as the only channels to knowledge.
Ojos de Miel, 2022
Coiled Wire
70 cm high x 230 cm wide x 40 cm deep
Peyote (Hikuri) is the conversion of the spirit of the blue deer (Kauyumari) into a cactaceae. Thanks to its psychotropic properties, peyote is used by the Wixarika community as a ritual vehicle for communication between the earthly and divine worlds.
Peyote (Hikuri) is the conversion of the spirit of the blue deer (Kauyumari) into a cactaceae. Thanks to its psychotropic properties, peyote is used by the Wixarika community as a ritual vehicle for communication between the earthly and divine worlds.
Triada del Poder, 2022
Coiled Wire
The bull, snake and jaguar are animals of power that have accompanied the Wire Masks project in a symbolic way for almost six years. These pieces, besides being masks, are a tribute to these fabulous animals.
Dimensions vary.
Dimensions vary.
Desvanecerse (1/2), 2021
Coiled Wire
20 cm high x 25 cm wide x 3 cm deep
This piece is part of an installation (Fade) of five bodies in sequence of movement, the bodies represent the stages of a life: from birth to death.
This piece is part of an installation (Fade) of five bodies in sequence of movement, the bodies represent the stages of a life: from birth to death.
Desvanecerse (2/2), 2021
Coiled Wire
120 cm high x 70 cm wide x 60 cm deep
This piece is part of an installation (Fade) of five bodies in sequence of movement, the bodies represent the stages of a life: from birth to death.
This piece is part of an installation (Fade) of five bodies in sequence of movement, the bodies represent the stages of a life: from birth to death.
Muerte en Vida, 2021
Coiled Wire
200 cm high x 80 cm wide x 40 cm deep
Death in life is an interactive piece that depicts the skeleton as a vehicle of life. By dancing with the piece, the spectator discovers that our bones are not only a symbol of death, but also of life.
Death in life is an interactive piece that depicts the skeleton as a vehicle of life. By dancing with the piece, the spectator discovers that our bones are not only a symbol of death, but also of life.
