Warriors Painting series
The painting series “Warrior” draws its inspiration from a visit to the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, where a reproduction of a “Chimalli”—a traditional Nahua shield—can be found on display.
In Native American cultures, the concept of a "warrior" or "warriors" extends far beyond physical combat. It encompasses a deep spiritual and communal role, often involving protection, service, and the preservation of culture and traditions. A warrior is not just someone who fights, but someone who embodies strength, courage, and a commitment to the well-being of their people.
The title is also a nod to the personal challenges we face in daily life and our need for healing.
This research is about a passage of time in a person’s life that is often shaped by challenges, interactions and encounters.
The incorporation of the self-created artist calligraphy describes secret poems with healing ideograms.
The circular composition evokes the shape of a native shield.
The word chimalli in Nahuatl refers to a shield that could be used either in warfare or as a reward for battlefield achievements. Those used in combat were known as yaochimalli, while the ornamental māhuizzohchimalli was awarded as a prize for military accomplishments.
This feather shield is currently housed at the National Museum of Anthropology and is a reproduction decorated with bird feathers. It has a circular shape, and its decorative motifs consist of fretwork and concentric circles in red, blue, and yellow. It weighs 2.150 kg and measures 61 cm in diameter
. The original piece is preserved at the State Museum of Württemberg in Stuttgart, Germany.
An Original chimalli held at the National Museum of History in Mexico constitutes a defensive weapon crafted by Mexica warriors. Owing to the scarcity of surviving examples of this type, it represents an exceptional artifact, safeguarded for many years under controlled conservation conditions within the museum’s collections.
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| Warrior *N20241120 Mixed media / Canvas Diameter: 120 cm (47 In) 2024 |
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Warriors *TBOEM20251219 Mixed media / Canvas 120 X 80 cm (47 X 31 In) 2025 |
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Warrior *TP20251123 Mixed media / Canvas 120 X 80 cm (47 X 31 In) 2025 |
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| Warriors *TBOEM20191102 Mixed media / Canvas 120 X 80 centimeters (47 X 31 Inches) 2019 |
While there are no written hieroglyphic inscriptions explicitly identifying her inside the tomb itself, most scholars agree that she is Lady Ix Tz'akbu Ajaw. There are several reasons for this consensus: [1]
Proximity: Her tomb was found directly adjacent to the Temple of the Inscriptions, which houses the burial chamber of her husband, Pakal the Great. [1]
Historical Context: Historical texts place her death around 672 CE, which aligns perfectly with the dating of the tomb. [1]
DNA Evidence: Genetic testing has indicated she was not related by blood to King Pakal, which corresponds with traditional Maya royalty practices where kings married women from other powerful, allied lineages. [1, 2]
This work is part of the permanent collection of the Jesuita Cultural Center in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, where it will be kept and safeguarded. Thus fulfilling the agreement with the Ministry of Culture of Mexico.
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