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Installation view of Artists of Utah’s 35×35 exhibition at Finch Lane Gallery, with a partial view of Sara Luna’s “No Time for Tradition,” and Matlyn Zundel’s “HB” in the background.<\/p><\/div>\n

Sara Luna’s piece hanging above the fireplace at Finch Lane Gallery is a striking work that immediately pulls the viewer’s gaze down the gallery. A face is obscured by what looks like a painted graffiti tag. Closer inspection, however, reveals that both the portrait and the tag are created from woven textiles. Textiles are at the heart of the work of this Chilean artist, now working in Salt Lake City. From sourcing her wool to spinning it into yarn and finally weaving and stitching it into a finished piece, every step of the process is “a labor of love” for Luna.<\/p>\n

In the artist’s words, “No Time for Tradition” is a commentary on “the struggle between modernity and ancestral wisdom, a visual narrative spun from the heart of Chilean heritage. Crafted with alpaca hand-spun yarn in combination with acrylic neon pink, this artwork is created using ancient methods passed down through generations, embodying the spirit of a people who have preserved their roots and knowledge. Through the intricate blend of natural and artificial, this piece becomes a tapestry of tradition, a thread that ties the past to the present.”<\/p>\n

“The spray-paint tag is a symbol of modernity’s reckless disregard for the past,” the artist says. “This intentional act of vandalism reflects the disregard and disconnection of today’s youth, who find themselves caught in the fast-paced, ever-changing whirlwind of the digital age, where knowledge is readily accessible, but the wisdom of their elders remains a fading memory.”<\/p>\n

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Sara Luna \u201cNo Time for Tradition\u201d 2023, weaving & cross stitch, 32 x 32 in.<\/p><\/div>\n

READ MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST AND VIEW MORE OF HER WORK<\/a><\/p>\n

Artists of Utah\u2019s 35\u00d735<\/em>,\u00a0Finch Lane Gallery<\/a>, Salt Lake City, through Feb. 23<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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