Fragments (Border) c. 100 - 200

These textile fragments, crafted by the Nazca people, pulsate with potent symbols. Dominating the composition are serpent-like figures, their bodies adorned with intricate patterns, their heads bearing the visage of fearsome deities. The serpent, a primordial symbol, appears in cultures across the globe, from the ancient Near East to Mesoamerica, often representing cycles of death and rebirth, transformation, and the potent forces of nature. Consider the serpent in the Garden of Eden, shedding its skin, and these Nazca deities, and how they tap into our collective unconscious, evoking a deep-seated sense of awe and terror. The serpent's sinuous form becomes a conduit, connecting the earthly and the divine. These images, woven into the fabric of time, resurface in different guises, continually evolving and adapting to new cultural landscapes. They remind us that the life of images is not linear but cyclical, a constant process of remembering, reinterpreting, and re-embodying.