Alejandro de Ávila

Mexican

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The image displays swirling lines and rounded shapes arranged in an abstract composition. Leaf-like forms with vein-like patterns are intertwined with curving structures reminiscent of a shell or spiral staircase. These elements create an intricate design that invites the viewer to explore the interwoven shapes. Thick, dark forms accentuate the corners, framing the central motifs.
Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila, Garden, 2002, drypoint print, Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida, 2007.105.3.3

Garden

Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila · 2002 · drypoint print ·  Accession ID  2007.105.3.3
This is a print of text with three columns in different languages. The left column is in an indigenous language, the middle column is in Spanish, and the right column is in English. Each paragraph seems to be a translation of the same story or concept titled "The knot of time" in the English section. The story discusses the ancient practice of weaving time using fibers and knots as symbols indicating the passage of time. The print includes signatures at the bottom from individuals involved in its creation.
Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila, Graphicstudio, Garden, 2002, letterpress text, Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida, 2007.105.3.9

Garden

Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila, Graphicstudio · 2002 · letterpress text ·  Accession ID  2007.105.3.9
The image shows an array of oval-shaped objects closely clustered together, each displaying a pattern of bright speckles. The color palette is monochrome, with varying shades of black, white, and gray. The largest objects are positioned in the foreground and appear sharply focused, with the shapes becoming more blurred in the background, creating a sense of depth within the composition.
Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila, Jardín Botánico de Oaxaca, México (Oaxaca Botanical Garden, Mexico), 2002, photogravure, Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida, 2007.105.3.8

Jardín Botánico de Oaxaca, México (Oaxaca Botanical Garden, Mexico)

Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila · 2002 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2007.105.3.8
The image features a large cactus with thick, ribbed sections and spines in the foreground. The color palette is monochrome, primarily black and white. In the background to the left, there are more cacti, rocky terrain, trees, and a building partially obscured, indicating an outdoor setting.
Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila, Jardín Botánico de Oaxaca, México (Oaxaca Botanical Garden, Mexico), 2002, photogravure, Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida, 2007.105.3.7

Jardín Botánico de Oaxaca, México (Oaxaca Botanical Garden, Mexico)

Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila · 2002 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2007.105.3.7
The image shows a palm tree trunk reaching towards the sky from the bottom left corner. The sky is the main focus, with a network of dark lines resembling wires or netting creating a mesh pattern. The style appears to be a photographic capture emphasizing detail, with a contrast between the dark tree silhouette and the light sky. The color palette is monochromatic, using black, white, and gray tones. This emphasizes lines and shapes, such as the palm fronds against the sky and the network of lines.
Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila, Jardín Botánico de Oaxaca, México (Oaxaca Botanical Garden, Mexico), 2002, photogravure, Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida, 2007.105.3.6

Jardín Botánico de Oaxaca, México (Oaxaca Botanical Garden, Mexico)

Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila · 2002 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2007.105.3.6
Tall cacti with long, vertical ridges are featured in the image. They are beneath a large, circular wire framework covered with netting. The palette is grayscale, with varying shades of grey and black. The cacti are positioned centrally and reaching upward. The circular frame of the netting looms above, encircling their upper portions. The netting creates curved lines extending outward from the center, filling the top of the image.
Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila, Jardín Botánico de Oaxaca, México (Oaxaca Botanical Garden, Mexico), 2002, photogravure, Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida, 2007.105.3.5

Jardín Botánico de Oaxaca, México (Oaxaca Botanical Garden, Mexico)

Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila · 2002 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2007.105.3.5
This is a photograph of a cactus with burlap cloth tied around it against a cloudy sky. The image features a tall cactus with a columnar shape and distinct vertical ridges. Wrapped around the cactus is a large piece of coarse burlap or hessian cloth, tied securely with rope. The texture of the burlap and the cactus spines are captured in detail, highlighting the contrast between the fabric and the plant. The photograph is set against a backdrop of a partly cloudy sky.
Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila, Jardín Botánico de Oaxaca, México (Oaxaca Botanical Garden, Mexico), 2002, photogravure, Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida, 2007.105.3.4

Jardín Botánico de Oaxaca, México (Oaxaca Botanical Garden, Mexico)

Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila · 2002 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2007.105.3.4
This is a photograph of text on a beige background. The text on the image reads "Tile' el Jardín Garden" in a bold, serif font, centered on the image. Below it, in a smaller font, reads "Graciela Iturbide & Francisco Toledo", "El Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca 2002", and "Graphicstudio / USF Tampa".
Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila, Garden, 2002, direct gravure, Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida, 2007.105.3.1

Garden

Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila · 2002 · direct gravure ·  Accession ID  2007.105.3.1
This image shows a multilingual text displayed on a neutral background. The text includes passages in three different languages arranged in vertical columns with three main titles at the top of the page: "Ti le' napa yaga liibi doo," "Jardín de nudos," and "A garden of knots." Each section narrates a story or describes a topic possibly related to city planning or cultural heritage. The layout features a clear, serif typeface and justified lines, creating a clean and organized appearance. The text is attributed to Alejandro de Ávila at the bottom right.
Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila, Graphicstudio, Garden, 2002, letterpress text, Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida, 2007.105.3.2

Garden

Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila, Graphicstudio · 2002 · letterpress text ·  Accession ID  2007.105.3.2
The image shows vertical, parallel lines that are soft and blurred on a light background. The lines have varying intensity.
Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila, Graphicstudio, Garden, 2002, portfolio of 9 prints (1 title page, 1 text page, 5 photogravures, 1 drypoint, 1colophon) stored in a paper folio, Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida, 2007.105.3.1-9

Garden

Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila, Graphicstudio · 2002 · portfolio of 9 prints (1 title page, 1 text page, 5 photogravures, 1 drypoint, 1colophon) stored in a paper folio ·  Accession ID  2007.105.3.1-9