Castas
De blanco e indía, mestizo / De español con negra, mulato / De indio con negra, zambo / De mulata con blanco, morisco. The list goes on. Back in the days when Argentina was a Spanish colony (as in many other regions),
castes served as a comprehensive guide to social structure, where purer blood was associated with higher social standing. However, this categorization doesn't apply to all the faces depicted in the series CASTAS.
CASTAS is an evolving series of artworks inspired by portraits of people with mixed origins. It serves as a catalyst for opening dialogues about decolonization, identities, and counter-hegemonic narratives. It provides an opportunity to reexamine and deconstruct the supposed "natural" ways of doing and thinking.
As many of us traverse the globe, viewing our homelands from afar, questions about identity become inevitable. Mapping my genealogy and portraying individuals with diverse skin tones has been a rewarding journey. When contemplating inclusion, I reflect on the intricate tapestry of human experiences, where diversity is not just acknowledged but celebrated.
