Manos que tejen historias

Created for BAU - Bienal de Arte Urbano 2025, discover all the artworks here

"Manos que tejen historias" is a mural that celebrates the strength and continuity of ancestral knowledge in Bolivia, where the hands of women are the protagonists of a powerful legacy. Through the weaving of braids, the loom techniques, and the everyday routine of a woman carrying food to sell, the artwork symbolizes the deep connection between generations — a bond that crosses time and space.

Women, with their daily gestures of creation and knowledge sharing, are the true weavers of history. Their wisdom is passed down from mother to daughter.

I chose to bring the theme of weaving because I deeply identify with it. In my hometown, Carmo do Rio Claro in Minas Gerais, Brazil, weaving is also a living tradition passed down through generations. But in Bolivia, this practice is even more ancient, rich in symbolism, and deeply intertwined with the cultural identity of the people. It deeply moved and inspired me.

The mural also features the "cholitas escaladoras", who symbolize the continuity of culture and the strength of Bolivian women. Climbing with courage and determination, they break both physical and symbolic barriers, carrying with them the memory and resistance of their people.

The sunset background represents the eternal cycle of life and the perpetuation of this knowledge — not fading, but renewing and expanding, like the braids that extend across the ground and beyond the wall, reaching into the future.