When does an inherited motif stop being an image and become a bond?

Carlos Carmona

The Tender Psychopomp

When does an inherited motif stop being an image and become a bond?

In XOLO YO, Carlos Carmona—a self-taught painter from Mexico—treats painting as an act of continuity rooted in heritage, family, and everyday life, using bold color and devotion to connect his work to his roots and lived experience in the present.

The series begins with an origin story: Carmona writes that his father once painted a Xoloitzcuintli that later appeared on a Mexican postal stamp, and the image endured for him as a symbol of legacy and identity—one that, over time, enables a bond between generations.

Opening Reception: Feb. 3 • 4-5 p.m.

IG: xolo_yo_11

Free Admission

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