Beatriz Vasquez: papel picado exhibit

Indianapolis artist Beatriz Vasquez’s paper designs are on display beginning Jan. 31 through March 13 in Goshen College’s Hershberger Art Gallery. An artist talk will took place Sunday, Jan. 31, with a reception and artist’s talk following.

Vasquez is a self-taught master of the art of papel picado, a traditional Mexican and South American folk art using tissue paper cut into elaborate and precise designs. It is commonly used when celebrating festivities and religious occasions. Read more. 

Photos by Hannah Sauder ’16