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The word ollin has multiple meanings, at once signifying rubber, earthquake, and movement. The concept of ollin was compelling for a festival focused on the theme of race in that it implies cultural elasticity and social movement.

The mask was created by Zarco Guerrero as part of OLLIN by Daniel Valdez, a musical theatre piece about the invasion of Tenochtitlan in 1519.

Orlando Lara

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