Seeing Myself Again Hooked Cushion Covers This work of art was

This work of art was designed and hand-stitched by Ana María Quexel Gonzalez

"Corn and Milpas: Embroidered designs of corn and milpas

Aluxes are the guardians of nature in our Mayan worldview

It has not vanished

"Embroidered doll featuring designs that represent the traditional costumes of various regions of Guatemala

Seeing Myself Again Hooked Cushion Covers This work of art wasWhile creating my piece, I embarked on a journey into the past to reconnect with my inner child. It was an intimate and transformative process, because I realized that to understand who I am today, I needed to look back and remember the little girl I once was. In that reunion, I discovered her curiosity, her joy, and her fears. By embracing her, I learned to offer myself the compassion and self love I had long lacked. This connection allowed me to