Engraving workshops and sports (2023-06-29) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Engraved legacy
In the heart of Oaxaca, Abril González carves into wood the hidden narratives of brave and disruptive women in life and sports.
Engraving workshops and sports (2023-06-29) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Wood and ink
On fine wooden plates, Abril 'sculpts', detail by detail, different stories: of nature, protest, love, and demons, each one unique and significant in its own way.
Engraving workshops and sports (2023-06-29) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Painting legacies
After the design is sculpted on the wood, the pieces are colored with typographic ink – the same kind used in newspapers. They are placed on paper to transfer the design and then inserted into the press, which finally fixes the image.
Engraving workshops and sports (2023-06-29) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Indomitable'
With this piece, Abril says that she wanted to capture in her art a relationship that is extremely significant to her: the one she has with bicycles.
Engraving workshops and sports (2023-06-29) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Courage on wheels
The inspiration comes from her grandmother, who was a totally disruptive woman and the first to dare to ride a bicycle in her town. She faced criticism because it was frowned upon for women. She was only 14 years old.
Engraving workshops and sports (2023-06-29) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Fight like a woman'
A work, inspired by traditional Mexican wrestling, that challenges preconceptions. Abril reinterprets the phrase, showcasing the power and resilience innate in femininity.
Engraving workshops and sports (2023-06-29) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Women who fight
Being a woman means being strong and fighting in a different way. This work emphatically establishes that being a woman is not an insult but a triumph.
Engraving workshops and sports (2023-06-29) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Democratic art
Oaxaca is experiencing a graphic renaissance that is democratizing art. Abril contributes with engravings that highlight women's rights and achievements.
Engraving workshops and sports (2023-06-29) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Feminism and sports in ink
Artists like Abril, also known as Mayo Arte, transform engraving to tell stories of women in sports that showcase their struggles and victories. Her works capture the essence of female resilience and sporting passion.
Engraving workshops and sports (2023-06-29) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Illustrated Oaxaca
In the streets of Oaxaca, engraving becomes a canvas where the value of women in sports and culture comes to life: a testament to passion, resilience, and empowerment.
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