Fourth abandoned photo: Jesús, Martha and the tesgüino

Jesús, Martha and the tesgüino, released on the streets: 11/11/2011.
Gelatin silver print

Size: 18 x 24 cm
Frame: 20 x 28 cm

The fourth abandoned photo, "Jesús, Martha and the tesgüino" is another image showing the tesgüino ceremony. In this image Jesús, the Martha's husband, takes a plastic bottle of tesgüino while Martha holds some objects for using in the ceremony. Using the tesgüino and other sacred objects, the couple will ask to their divinities to bless their family. The photo shows a mix of modern and traditional elements, Jesús and Martha weas traditional clothes, bracelets and necklaces, but at same time they also wear digital watches. Moreover, they are using plastic bottles, other typical object of modern life. Thus, I think the photo shows  how the indigenous family has adapted its habits to modern life, but keeping its traditions. It's occurs specially for huichol families moving from their  native villages to the city, such is the case for Martha and Jesús.

I must say I printed this photo! I sometimes work  in the dark room and although nowadays it's easier printing photos using an automatic photo lab, I prefer to print a photo by myself. That was the case for the fourth abandoned photo. So, this time the photo involved more personal work! Because of that I will be very happy is someone take it from the streets! Let's cross the fingers!