CON CARIÑO

Con Cariño, which translates to “with love” or “with care,” pays homage to Hernandez’s parents, who left their homeland in search of a brighter future for their family. It reflects the powerful connections between generations and relates to a broader narrative of migration, resilience, and family devotion.

Installed July 2024

Photography by: @byjakaylamonay

Guadalupe Hernandez

Con Cariño, which translates to “with love” or “with care,” pays homage to Hernandez’s parents, who left their homeland in search of a brighter future for their family. It reflects the powerful connections between generations and relates to a broader narrative of migration, resilience, and family devotion.

Hernandez’s technique requires chisels and punches to drive blades through stacks of paper and mirrors the physicality and repetitive nature of his parents’ work. Each design includes images that echo a memory or sentiment about his family. Icons representative of Hernandez’s father include a shovel, trowel, bag of mesquite wood, and cucumbers in honor of his father’s work in construction.

Hernandez’s mother is represented in pieces such as Momentos con mi Madre. Here, the image of Dawn dish soap reflects the time Hernandez and his mom worked at the same Italian restaurant, while he waited tables, and she worked in the kitchen. Other icons include laundry detergent, Chinese food takeout container, and tomatoes. Read more about the installation here.

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