Jorge Rodriguez and Pilargomez Arce

Since ancient times the art of weaving is part of the culture of all peoples. The importance and significance of the textiles are and remain paramount. Spinning, weaving, embroidery, painting with thread and needle in any genre, women did this work from pre-Hispanic times. The work of Pilar Gomez and Jorge Rodriguez has a strong magical and spiritual meaning that plays a wide variety of colors typical of Mexican culture where the main actor is the lizard. The dance ritual is always present in these designs by Jorge Rodriguez and Pilar Gomez Arce. Their embroidery transforms into colors and shapes and textures and gives meaning to the nature of their tapestry.

Jorge Rodriguez: Designer
Pilargomez Arce: Realization of Embroidery

Jorge Rodriguez

A self-taught painter, Jorge is attending some workshops at the Academy of San Carlos in Mexico. He also attends workshops taught by Vázquez Beltrán and Santos Balmorí. His studies in anthropology allow him to view and assimilate the cultural traits of the people of Mexico. With his wife, Pilar Gomaz, he uses his cultural knowledge to shape beautiful tapestry designs.

Many of these pieces are for sale (See below). Please contact them via email at pilar.gomez.2006@hotmail.com if you are interested.

Pilar Gómez Arce

• Degree in Information Science.
• Literature and Writing Teacher at the University of Guanajuato, Mexico.
• Ventured into the work of embroidery as a schoolgirl in the techniques of unthread, cross stitch, bargello, etc.
• Her grandmother taught her the secrets of embroidery on cotton, linen and blankets.
• The technique was taught by the family from generation to generation. Pilar learned to embroider from an early age.
• Skilled in many techniques Pilar has been making carpets for 10 years. She is a student and admirer of Orna Willis and thinks that makes the most perfect embroidery.
• Pilar learned of Rosalyn's embroidery on this website and is an admirer of her work.
• Preference points: needlepoint and bargello.