curated by MUSM 219: Introduction to Museum Studies students

Luz Maria Lopez’s The Mayan Creation is a series of prints in which each image is paired with a corresponding text, inspiring curiosity and clarity in understanding a traditional Mayan story. The series unfolds like a storybook, chronologically guiding audiences through a narrative of a rich and cohesive visual and literary experience.

Saturated in color and movement, the artworks embody the beauty and vibrancy of Mayan culture while simultaneously bridging visual storytelling and written language. The prints feature intricate depictions of deities and their trials in the creation of human life. Corresponding text pages enhance and explain the visual content, contributing to the appreciation of the story.

The Mayan Creation celebrates cultural identity and opens a pathway for audiences unfamiliar with the story to explore new ideas and perspectives on life, origin, and humanity.