Maroya (Esculturas Rupestres) by Ana Mendieta

Maroya (Esculturas Rupestres) 1981

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natural shape and form

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rugged

grainy texture

gloomy

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natural texture

organic texture

natural form

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This black and white photograph, *Maroya (Esculturas Rupestres)* by Ana Mendieta, depicts a white imprint of the artist's body on a rocky surface. Created in 1981, the work is a powerful example of Mendieta's signature "earth body" art, where her body becomes a conduit to explore themes of femininity, identity, and mortality. The image, reminiscent of ancient cave paintings, invites viewers to consider the lasting impact of the human presence on the natural world.