Maximiliano Rosiles's Exuvia at Museo Universitario del Chopo explores migration through textile sculptures

Maximiliano Rosiles showcases his inaugural significant solo exhibition, Exuvia, at the Museo Universitario del Chopo in Mexico City until March 5. The installation includes tubular sculptures crafted from white nylon netting, filled with discarded textiles, arranged symmetrically in the atrium. Grey sculptures are placed on shelves, while a vibrant display of hand-knitted pieces hangs in the background. The exhibition's title alludes to moulted skin, drawing inspiration from Gloria Anzaldúa's 1974 poem 'Reincarnation,' and delves into themes of shedding skin and renewal. After growing up in Texas and Guanajuato, Rosiles relocated to Mexico City due to the drug cartel presence in his hometown, blending formal beauty with political commentary on trauma in contemporary art.