Artist: Esther Merino
Title: La Florista (The Flower Girl)
Medium: Textile Art
Price: $700
Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches
Artist statement: Andean women collect flowers daily to take them to the market or sell them on the city streets. You will see them carrying their flowers wrapped around their backs. (67 Hours of Work)
Artist Bio: Meet Esther Merino, a 78-year-old artisan mastering the traditional art of "arpillería" to capture the essence of Peruvian festivities and her ancestral heritage. Through her handcrafted textile creations, she invites you to embrace the beauty of Latin American culture and vibrant colors.
