EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A outdoor art exhibit in Downtown El Paso is celebrating Mexican independence and the bicultural heritage of the Borderland area.
The “Mata Ortiz Monumental Spheres” exhibit was unveiled during a ribbon-cutting on Friday morning, Sept. 12 at Arts Festival Plaza, 109 W. San Francisco Ave.
The art exhibit was unveiled ahead of Mexican Independence Day celebrations on Sept. 16.
This is a joint project of the Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso, the Chihuahua State Tourism Secretariat and Destination El Paso.
Photos by Monica Cortez/KTSM
Dignitaries from both sides of the border were present for the unveiling of the exhibit.
The exhibit features large recreations of world-famous Mata Ortiz pottery.
“This exhibition honors the artisans of Chihuahua, celebrates their enduring legacy, and invites the border community to experience a cultural heritage woven from history, creativity, and identity. Mata Ortiz pottery stands as one of Mexico’s most treasured artistic traditions, inspired by the ancient brilliance of Paquimé and Casas Grandes,” organizers said in a news release announcing the event.
The exhibit will be on view through Oct. 11.
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