Wonderful, compelling photographs. But what about the title to the article? Doesn’t Mestiza refer to many Mexicans’ mixed European and Indigenous heritage? These women’s evident pride is in their Indigenous appearance and presentation. There is nothing European about it.
M Delehanty
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If the photographs portray indigenous Indian people, why is it called Mestiza, a woman of mixed race?
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Mestiza? They are not part white European. They are all native.
Nor are they ethnic Mexican. The so-called Aztec called themselves Mexica. That is the derivation of the country name Mexico. The Mexican flag displays an eagle with a snake in it's talons perched on a cactus which is the Mexica myth about their settlement founding of Tenochtitlan aka Mexico City.
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I thought that 'Mestiza' was the word for people of mixed European and native American lineage. These images are not of 'mestizas.'
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These photographs express strength, dignity and power and affirm the bonds of family and culture—what could be more beautiful?
@Virginia Dodier, I couldn't agree more. The photographs are beautiful. (sorry for being a year late, just got my NYT subscription today.
I am in awe. Her technique is very special. Must study this and learn how to do it. She is ingenious!
So arresting! Those eyes say so much! Beautiful work on many levels. Thank you, Citlali.
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So gorgeous! Thoughtful and beautifully done. I look forward to seeing more of Ms. Fabian's work. Thank you.
Mother Goddess! So beautiful
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"Beauty is truth, truth beauty, - that is all
ye know on Earth and all ye need to know."
Thank you.
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Stunningly creative. These images have a depth and texture of Old Masters paintings, and also speak of something primordial, yet contemporary. I have enjoyed the charms of Oaxaca. I really enjoy your work. Thank you.
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Beautiful!
Wow! You wanted "to show us how we are on the inside"? My soul needed the beauty of these portraits. Oh, for the beauty within us to come spilling out in an ugly time. Oh, to look at faces full of truth & light & the power of integrity, when we see so many these days wearing the crude masks of righteousness.
You are truly a righteous woman.
Long life and honey in the heart!
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beautiful!
Thank you for these beautiful images. So interesting to get insight into the life and personality of indigenous Mexican women. Good luck with your art project.
Indigenous women of America are true Amazons - just ask the post- 1492 Spanish Conquistadors. Beautiful photos.
Beautiful. Is this project exhibited somewhere physically? It seems odd that a project based on older camera formats and photographic techniques only comes to us through the NYT website, but the article mentions no exhibit. Also, is the beautiful and strong woman depicted in the first photo named "Adriana" as identified there, or "Ariadna" as identified in what appears to be a second photo of her?
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Beautiful! Where are these exhibited?
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Where is this work displayed?
Extraordinary work. Compositional overtones of Frida Kahlo, the direct gaze, the indigenous imagery overlaid on traditional portraiture. Great stuff.
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Such spectacular, glorious photos...wow.
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These images come alive when you look at the strength of their faces and the soul in their eyes. Brava!
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These remind me of photographs by Curtis.
They are beautiful.
Thank you.
And power to these women.
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Absolutely gorgeous photos!
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Stunning images revealing the beauty of these women. Wonderful work.
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Sorry it's fixated on packaging and promoting women who have many stories to tell and thoughts to share through the limited and limiting lens of "beauty." I would argue that this is, perhaps, less new and admirable than the writer suggests.
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I find it impossible to look away from the direct gaze of these women who project power, challenge, strong beauty--salient femininity.
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Magnificent work, Ms. Citlali. Thank you, NYT, for the excellent subject, exposing such a talent, and giving us the backstory
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Breath taking images. These women speak volumes. Thanks NYT for bringing this talented artist and her work to our attention.
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Like taking a step back in time. A pure lens and a pure subject matter. Fascinating.
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gorgeous.
built her own camera...love that!
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What gorgeous, powerful work!
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I’m so proud of you Citlali. Truly a source of inspiration. I love your pictures! Mexico is such an amazing source of ancient cultures. The world seams to forget that this are our roots. Also great subject “to give a voice and image to the minorities, who are my people” how deep. Only when you go to those communities you understand that there’s something beautiful and different out there and what a great way to capture and show it to the world. Good luck with your endeavors!
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Powerful images of beautiful indigenous women
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