Recently, two friends and I visited the Galeria El Zapote to see Manuel Taure's exhibition "The Toilet Paper Story."
We were greeted by the Galeria owners. The Galeria is located in the front rooms of a large, beautifully renovated colonial home.
What I appreciated most about the exhibit was Taure's determination to produce art for viewing during a pandemic.
As more Mérida businesses begin to open gradually with COVID19 precautions in place, artists are struggling to find their audiences.
Taure uses a variety of methods to reach out to his audience. He sends out announcements to a diverse collection of businesses, galleries and people to generate interest in art.
The Galeria El Zapote was impressed with his efforts. So, they installed Taure's exhibit, "The Toilet Paper Story."
"The Toilet Paper Story" covers the timeframe from the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic to now. It captures with scenes and images the precautions people were advised to follow, how our language has changed to include words like: curfew, alerts, quarantine and online, and how we were affected and how we have adapted.
Personally, the theme of the exhibit brought up memories of toilet paper shortages, fights in grocery stores over toilet paper and more at the start of the pandemic in March 2020. So, his artwork caught my attention.
The stories captured in over 50 images, tell how life has changed for many during the pandemic in delicate woodcut designs.
Get out and enjoy art, again.
Consider making an appointment to see Galeria El Zapote exhibits. It's like getting a private showing.
Support our community, support our artists.
Apoya a nuestra comunidad, apoya a nuestros artistas.
"The Toilet Paper Story" exhibit runs
until March 29, 2021 at:
Galeria
El Zapote
C. 57 #545-A x 68 y 66
Centro
Mérida, Yucatán, México
galeriaelzapote@gmail.com
Email El Zapote to make an appointment to view
"The Toilet Paper Story."
Manuel Taure is a designer, printmaker, and illustrator.
Resources:
Yucatan Today
Galeria El Zapote
