Balbina Brunell

In today’s rapidly changing world, the tension between tradition and development is often palpable. This collection explores the conflicting forces of heritage and gentrification coalescing into one, offering a fresh perspective on how culture evolves in the modern age. As we find ourselves at the crossroads of heritage and progress, the pursuit of a greater future raises questions about who it truly benefits. These products serve as a reflection on this dichotomy, offering a bold critique on how our relentless race towards advancement has estranged us from the cultural tapestry that once bound us together, integrating the impact industrial progress has had on heritage through materiality and form.  

As the collection bears the scars of rust, once-familiar Mexican touchstones are distorted into barely discernible cultural signifiers, tarnished in the face of advancement, creating a nuanced narrative of transformation and a testament to the shift in priorities amidst the passage of time, emerging An Analogy of Tarnished Culture.