Express yourself: Mexicans in body paint – in pictures
Phyllis Galembo photographs ritual dress, from costumes to masks to body paint, expressing a rich range of political, artistic, theatrical, social and religious meanings. Her latest project focuses on Mexican traditions
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Los Americanos, 2012
Phyllis Galembo: Mexico, Masks and Rituals is published by Radius Books/D.A.P -
Mayo Chapakoba, Fariseo Mimicking Deer Dancer, 2008
In her vibrant colour photographs, Galembo highlights the artistry of the performers, how they use materials from their immediate environment to morph into a fantastical representation of themselves and an idealised vision of a mythical figure. -
Family in Maguey Masks, 2016
Galembo captures her subjects suspended between past, present and future, with their religious, political and cultural affiliations displayed on their bodies. -
Sweeper with Michael Jackson Mask, 2016
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Chinelo with Wire Mesh Mask, Chilapa, 2016
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Deer and Bull, Semana Santa, 2012
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Cúrpites, San Lorenzo Nareni, 2017
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Reyna, Queen of the Santiagos, 2017
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Man with Skull Plaque, 2013
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Guapo del Paraje, Handsome One, 2017
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Catrina, Axtla Jacaraondosos Group, All Saints’ Day, 2016
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Danza de los Tocotines, Chignautla, 2015
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Danza de los Quetzales, Quetzal, Xiutetelco, 2015
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Danza de los Santiagueros, 2015
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Negrito with Lacquered Mask and Ribbons, Corupo, 2017
