Emblems of Mexican Identity

Carlos Villaseñor Anaya | Stand : R10

In a world where globalization leans toward cultural uniformity, identity finds strength in its symbolic anchors.

Amidst the agave fields, the charro Mexicano performs his ritual. He embodies a community’s connection to its history, traditions, and sense of belonging.

As our identity always with a world in motion, which anchors still hold us?  Which ones must we leave behind?

n the agave fields, where an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe watched over, charros performed intricate maneuvers on horseback. It was a dance of tradition and spirit, bringing together three symbols at the heart of Mexican identity.

I waited for the perfect moment, for the spins and turns to align in harmony, capturing the energy between horse and rider under the mystical gaze of the Guadalupana.

It’s one of the images that fills me with the greatest pride, as it leaves an immediate imprint of the essence of our shared identity.

• Art Style: Cultural Heritage Photography
• Art Medium : Digital photography printed in Chromalux over aluminium, with support
• Size and orientation: Horizontal, rectangular
• Dimensions (cm): Height- 25.00, Width- 35.00, Depth- 5.00
• Colour: GREEN, MATTE GREEN, TEAL GREEN, BROWN, PASTEL YELLOW, GRAPHITE BLACK, RED, PASTEL BLUE, BLACK, WHITE
• Price: AED 1200