How sad! She treats this craft and artist with such disrespect!  She doesn't even know his last name! As a gallery co-founder, I can't imagine trying to advocate for an artist's work and not know their last name! This is a joke!

What gets me is she speaks as if she's the "expert" in this traditional craft.  It's very disrespectful to say that she or anyone is helping them to produce more "evolved" art.  This comes from a beautiful deep tradition and the respect for that needs to be shown better.  Her words should reflect that respect.  You cannot "evolve" their art.  You may give it a style that is more reflective of where you come from but that doesn't mean it's more "evolved".  That's like saying you've made it "better" or that it was flawed before you "fixed it".  Very disrespectful.

She doesn’t know his last name. I’m astounded by that.

I agree with Mylene and Zully. I do not think this so much reflects badly on you, Corinne, but it is more a critique of Tess and her set-up. We are just trying to help you see this perspective. I have worked a lot with indigenous artwork. I have shown this video in several presentations as an example of the disrespectful third parties who come in and take advantage of indigenous artists and exploit their work for profit. As Zully said, in any other fine arts context enough respect would be given to artists as individuals in order to at least know and show their names or hear their own artist's statements about their work. She speaks as an authoritative figure on the art and seems to pat her company on the back for helping bring his traditional work into modern times based on what they wish to see or feel will sell better. At the time of recording, you could have had him speak or had an interpreter if that was the issue (Just some advice if you ever wish to record a similar video). I have also always wondered, did you ask what percentage of the profit would go to him? Often times it is very low. This critique is meant to help you learn. This is something you can change or do better with the next time you do similar videos. You might not have known there was an issue had no one ever said anything but now you do.

I ❤️ Huichol yarn paintings!  I love the vivid colors used in Mexican Art!  My elementary students yarn paint every year!  I like to do yarn paintings of famous paintings, too! 🧶🎨👍🏻

Such a unique work of art. Love seeing artist at work.

I met him in Sayulita three years ago in the shop. Absolutely beautiful work.

True craftsmanship.

That one you bought was amazing

I was hoping you bought one. They are so beautiful.

More "evolved" design. Ugh! So disrespectful. She doesn't introduce the artist, DOESN'T EVEN KNOW HIS NAME. exploitative whtppl.

Talk about patience with his art...wow.  Pendelton would love one of these art pieces.

Very interesting. Very beautiful and unique.

What size yarn is used in creating this beautiful art?

She didn’t know his name?!? 😢

Hello: I didn't notice the music change. The young lady had my full attention. That wasn't me the other Rick said that. You think.

Such beautiful artwork. That was amazing. I absolutely love the one you bought. When I saw it hanging up my eyes were just fixed on it. Thanks for sharing. Love ya Fresh P. Have a blessed day and be safe.

thats amazing looks just beutiful

Thank you for sharing.  This art form is beautiful.  I am an artist, and I have never seen this before.  It's always nice to experience something new..

Your choice was my choice ........:o)

Beautiful piece of art.......well done P !!!