Object: Man's ensemble
Designer:
Ricardo Seco
Date: Spring 2021
Medium: White cotton, synthetic, linen, and black leather
Country: Mexico
Credit Line: Gift of Ricardo Seco
Object number: 2021.38.1
DescriptionMan's ensemble: White cotton t-shirt with black ears of corn design with Mexico es a Toda Maiz on front and Abasolo el Whiskey De Mexico at back neck; yellow, green and black print hooded long sleeve top with kangaroo pocket; yellow and black scorpian and corn print on polka dot ground shorts, elastic drawstring waist, side seam pockets, plastic silver cord locks; linen yellow polka dot on black ground allover hat motif square bandana; leather western style boots with black leather scorpion inlay, metallic silver leather upper and flame toe cap, pointed toe, stacked wood heel, leather soles, boot pulls
Label Text:Mexican designer Ricardo Seco uses corn to represent the duality of immigrant experiences. His ensemble features a t-shirt slogan that translates to “Mexico’s Soul Is Made of Corn,” as well as images of pre-Colombian corn gods. He notes that these deities were formed from two traditions: Aztec and Mayan. Corn is celebrated as a bridge between two cultures.
Exhibitions:
- Food and Fashion