I give thanks to the queen of my fatherland, Saint Mary of Guadalupe, for giving me health and a job to tell these stories about the revolution that goes on even now. This great woman, Elin Luque, opened the doors of the Casa Lamm for me. She is doing a marvelous work saving and protecting the value, customs and tradition of the Mexican exvoto. Because the art is a miracle that never dies. Till I have faith, hope and love, I swear my brushes speak for my fatherland.
Alfredo Vilchis Roque
Corner of the miracles
Minas de Cristo, Mexico
January 2011Notes:
Elin Luque Agraz is an art historian, curator and director of the Casa Lamm Cultural Center in Mexico.