Week 4 Presentations: Margarita Cabrera

All of last week's presentations were really good but the artist that stood to for me the most was Margarita Cabrera. Prior to the presentation I had never heard of her or her work. What makes Margarita really unique as an artist is the use of her materials and how they relate to her art. The materials she uses are clearly well thought out and her hard work is evident in her life size pieces. 

What I really liked was the political side of her art and materials. For example, learning she used a border patrol officer's uniform for her cactus piece was really powerful. She plays with the experiences of immigration and the militarization of the U.S. - Mexican border. Similarly, the use of repurposed guns for her piece with the birds is another way to add a political meaning to what she does. I was really glad to become aware of her art and look forward to seeing her future pieces.