Saturday, March 14th, 2009 • 6 to 9pm
Gallery Twenty-One Presents:

The Tapestry of
Mayra Alpizar
exiled Cuban artist.

With poems and narratives by
Maya Islas & Mabel Cuesta

Opening Reception
Saturday, March 14th, 2009 • 6 to 9pm

Tapestry Exhibit by Mayra Alpizar, exiled Cuban artist, and Readings by Maya Islas and
Mabel Cuesta on the struggles of Cuban Women at Gallery Twenty-One in Newark.

Mayra Alpizar’s art work conveys a series of themes denouncing the abuses women have
to encounter, and the struggles and resistances they have portrayed, together with a visual
work that celebrates the existence and presence of the female body.

Mayra evokes seeming contradictions in her art work.  Using the work traditionally assigned
to women, sewing and mending, she creates a new artistic imprint.  The tapestries here are
examples of this new reality, corresponding to the new image of women.  The island of Cuba,
in turn, is represented in the form of a chair, with the typical image of women transformed into
the stark reality of prostitution, exile and disappointment.  Her work begs for a compelling
conversation on the lives of Cuban women today.

Mayra Alpízar was born in 1956,Matanzas, Cuba.  She works primarily with materials and
textiles, exploring gender issues provocatively. She currently resides in Cadiz. Spain.

For additional biographical information and images of the artists and her work visit:
www.gallerytwenty-one.com/Mayra.html

For information on the presenters, Maya Islas and Mabel Cuesta visit:
www.gallerytwenty-one.com/MayraPresenters.html

Gallery Twenty-One is a contemporary art space and cultural center located in the
Newark Arts District. Their primary focus is providing a venue for the presentation
and dissemination of Latin American art and culture. The gallery host a variety of
monthly programs and exhibits including, art and photography shows, book
presentations, film screenings and live performances.

Gallery Twenty-One
611 McCarter Highway
Newark, NJ 07102
Tel: (973) 424-1700

Contact: Adela Rubio
Gallery Director
E-Mail: adela@gallerytwenty-one.com

For more info on Gallery Twenty-One
visit: www.gallerytwenty-one.com

Directions to Gallery Twenty-One, visit:
www.gallerytwenty-one.com./directions.html