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China Diabla, by Paola Chávez Dueñas

China Diabla

Acrylic on canvas board · 11 × 8 in (16.5 × 13 in framed)

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China Diabla habla de identidad, memoria y pertenencia. Inspirada en un personaje de la danza de la Diablada, la figura lleva el escudo del Perú sobre el pecho y sostiene un corazón formado por flores tomadas del imaginario de los textiles tradicionales peruanos. La máscara y el rostro de la niña conviven como dos partes de una misma identidad: aquello que heredamos y aquello que hacemos nuestro. Porque las costumbres no solo se visten o se celebran; también se guardan, con orgullo, en el corazón.

English translationChina Diabla explores identity, memory, and belonging. Inspired by a character from the Diablada, the figure wears the Peruvian coat of arms on her chest and holds a heart made of flowers drawn from the imagery of traditional Peruvian textiles.

The mask and the girl’s face coexist as two parts of the same identity: what we inherit and what we make our own. Because our traditions are not only worn or celebrated; they are also held, with pride, in our hearts.