Nuestra Señora de Las Iguanas (Our Lady of the Iguanas) Possibly 1979 - 1990

Graciela Iturbide made this black and white photograph of a woman with iguanas on her head. Imagine the moment Iturbide took this photograph, framing the woman’s face and headdress of iguanas, that must have been an act of intuition. What was she thinking when she pressed the shutter? The iguanas appear heavy, ancient, like some kind of crown. How did she get them to stay there? The image shows that the woman is proud, her gaze is soft and dignified. What does it mean to carry this weight? Maybe it's about the burden of tradition, the weight of our ancestors, or the delicate balance of power that women have always carried. It’s interesting to see how each artist captures what it means to be human. To be a woman. Each one adds to a long conversation, an ongoing exchange that has taken place over time, inspiring one another's creativity. There is a kind of embodiment that embraces ambiguity and uncertainty, allowing for multiple interpretations.