In 2023, the CalArts centre for contemporary arts, REDCAT, exhibited Lisa Alvarado’s Pulse Meridian Foliation, a multidisciplinary work that consisted of paintings, textiles, murals, photographs and a sound installation.
Pulse Meridian Foliation explored the interconnectedness of geological processes, deep time and the politics of repatriation. Images of the installation show beautifully patterned abstract pieces: double-sided, large-scale textile pieces that hang from the ceiling and startlingly bold designs painted directly onto the gallery walls. The visual aspect of Alvarado’s work owes a debt to her Mexican heritage: aesthetic vibrancy and political astuteness become inseparable.
Alongside her work as a visual artist, Alvarado…

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