Rosemary Meza-DesPlas's 'Aquí Escuchar (here, hear)' at Martin Museum of Art
The Martin Museum of Art at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, is hosting Rosemary Meza-DesPlas's solo exhibition titled 'Aquí Escuchar (here, hear)' until November 7, 2026. This collection of mixed-media pieces critiques misogyny while honoring feminism, utilizing hand-stitched human hair, watercolor, and recycled materials. Notable works include 'Jane Marches #1' and '#2,' which portray nude figures adorned with bra straps, and 'Groundswell,' showcasing fifteen nude bodies alongside repeated faces and text. 'Ancestry of Anger' pays homage to feminist icons through nipple-like forms and sewn hairstyles. Additionally, 'Están Aquí (They are Here)' presents a domestic scene inspired by Hans Baldung-Grien, while 'The Invisible Woman Syndrome' features a molcajete and fabric tortillas, reflecting Latina identity. The exhibition delves into themes of hyper-visibility, invisibility, and the reclamation of identities.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Aquí Escuchar (here, hear)' runs through November 7, 2026, at Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University, Waco.
- Artist Rosemary Meza-DesPlas uses hand-sewn human hair, watercolor, and repurposed objects in her works.
- Works include 'Jane Marches #1' and '#2' (2020-2021), 'Groundswell' (2020-2021), 'Ancestry of Anger', 'Están Aquí (They are Here)' (2024-2026), and 'The Invisible Woman Syndrome' (2022-2026).
- The exhibition critiques misogynistic ideals and highlights feminist activism, referencing the 2017 Women's March.
- Meza-DesPlas's hair use began in 2000 and explores the dichotomy of attraction and repulsion.
- 'Ancestry of Anger' references feminist leaders including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Luisa Capetillo, Wilma Mankiller, and Kat Banyard.
- 'The Invisible Woman Syndrome' includes a molcajete, pinto bean-printed tablecloth, and references to Latina activists like Dolores Huerta and Felicitas Méndez.
- The exhibition includes video works and installations, inviting viewers to listen to women's experiences.
Entities
Artists
- Rosemary Meza-DesPlas
- Hans Baldung-Grien
- Jane Anger
- Elizabeth Cady Stanton
- Luisa Capetillo
- Wilma Mankiller
- Kat Banyard
- Dolores Huerta
- Felicitas Méndez
- Rigoberta Menchu
- Felisa Rincón de Gautier
- Andrea Pino-Silva
Institutions
- Martin Museum of Art
- Baylor University
- Glasstire
Locations
- Waco
- United States