#01: El Gallo (The Rooster) 2008

"El Gallo (The Rooster)" is a 2008 woodcut print by Marina Pallares. The black and white print depicts a rooster standing in a field of agave plants. The rooster is depicted in a stylized, almost cartoonish fashion, with its feathers and tail rendered with bold, black lines. The sun is rising in the background, casting a warm glow over the scene. The simple composition and bold lines of the print evoke a sense of rural life and tradition. The piece is small in scale, measuring only 11 x 8 cm. This piece represents a portion of Pallares' large body of work which incorporates themes of Mexican culture and tradition.