Monica Avayou
Monica Avayou was born in Mexico in 1979. Her career as a textile artist has been characterized by exploring various techniques and themes, such as embroidery and weaving, allowing her to create large-scale and complex works.
In 2018, she emigrated to the United States, where her artistic work began to stand out significantly, establishing herself as a full-time artist.
One of the most distinctive aspects of her work is the innovative use of recycled plastic bags wrapped in fiber, a technique that has elevated her art to an artistic level and has become her personal hallmark. This combination of contrasting materials reflects her concern for the environment and her interest in reusing everyday objects.
Monica Avayou has also ventured into relational art, collaborating with communities in Mexico on artistic-environmental projects that have enriched her artistic perspective and allowed her to explore themes such as identity, sustainability, and the relationship between humans and their environment.
In addition to her commitment to environmental art, Avayou uses her work to reflect themes related to the female experience, the struggle for equality, and the reconstruction of emotional and physical wounds.
