Procession in Guerrero

Bursting with color and cultural narrative, Procession in Guerrero by Carlos Alberto Rutilo Ortiz is a festive celebration of Indigenous tradition captured on amate — a bark-based paper that has been used in Mexico for centuries. The scene features a line of skeletal dancers and musicians, parading past a bright red chapel with surrounding mountains, flowers, and homes rendered in vivid pinks, blues, and oranges. The piece radiates with spiritual energy and visual joy, referencing both life and death — a common theme in Mexican culture where celebration and remembrance go hand in hand. The ornate magenta and golden borders, together with the floral base and dancing figures, give the work both narrative depth and decorative vibrancy. Protected by acrylic plexiglass and framed in dark wood, this work makes a bold statement and honors Mexico’s deep-rooted traditions in both style and substance.