by Jordan Lienhoop
According to her mother, multidisciplinary artist Mandy Cano Villalobos “popped out of the womb drawing,” creating galleries of her work down the hallway of their apartment building as a child. Even her material choices, which range from pomegranate seeds to human hair to old family clothing, have been shaped by her childhood experiences and interests, forming an artistic vision and practice embedded in story.
Artwork from her series Magnificat and Cor are currently in the sanctuary for our Advent series Wrapped in Flesh. You can view the installation photos here.
See more of Mandy’s work, including her site installations, on her website and on her Instagram @mandy_cano_villalobos.
“Magnificat XV” (2019) by Mandy Cano Villalobos. Cloth, string, and imitation gold.
“Magnificat X” (2019) by Mandy Cano Villalobos. Cloth, string, and imitation gold.
“Solace in Blue” (2019) by Mandy Cano Villalobos. Imitation gold on wine stained paper, 7 x 9 inches.
“Cor Aurum I” (2019) by Mandy Cano Villalobos. Cloth, wood, metal and imitation gold.
“Cor Aurum II” by Mandy Cano Villalobos, 2019. Cloth, wood, metal and imitation gold.
“Prince of Holes” (2018) by Mandy Cano Villalobos. Imitation gold on hand scorched rag, 9 x 12 inches.
This post is part of a series featuring artists involved in our ministry and community.