Mixed-media textile artwork on natural linen featuring Our Lady of Guadalupe at centre, depicted with a moko kauae on her chin. The Virgin Mary appears with hands pressed together in prayer, head gently bowed, wearing a green mantle over a red robe with golden trim. The moko kauae brings Māori cultural identity to this traditional Catholic icon. She is surrounded by elaborate sequin work in silver, green, red, and gold forming radiating rays and floral motifs. Additional sequined flowers in red, blue, pink and burgundy frame the figure. The entire piece is edged with pink blanket stitching. Three-dimensional lace flowers in mint green and hot pink with pearl bead centres cluster at the base. A small silver pin reading Treat People With Kindness is holding a needle. The work weaves together Mexican folk art traditions, Māori cultural symbolism, and contemporary textile craft.
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