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period, with the Olmeca head, to the Zapatista uprising of our time. The establishment of Mexico as a nation is represented by the Guadalupe Virgin. Castilian as the language of Mexico is celebrated with Sor Juana. La Calavera recalls the Revolution. And the contemporary period is commemorated through Frida Kahlo and the Zapatistas.

"The representation of these icons is made in a very simple, direct, and visually attractive manner. The hypnotizing sensation that the projected light creates on the body is, I feel, similar to the power that seeing a real Saint might have for us."