Cactus Gallery LA
22 LA BOTA (The Boot) by artist Lauren Arriola
$ 110.00
Papier mache and acrylic paint, 16" long x 14" tall x 4" wide
Also shown here is the original Don Clemente Gallo card for LA BOTA.
This piece is an homage to 'botas tribaleras'. Mexican tribal boots are a type of wo/men's footwear characterized by their pointed toes. They became a fashion trend in parts of Northern Mexico. These boots have gained significant popularity due to the tribal guarachero music genre, where they are part of the traditional attire and dance.
The riddle associated with this image:
Una bota igual que la otra.
One boot the same as the other.
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Lauren is an artist and educator living and working in Oregon.
