KATY FISCHER- Lines

Lines © Katy Fischer 2024, hand carved and hand-glazed ceramic tile and Byzantine glass smalti, 2 panels 13′ x 8.3′ each, U.S. Consulate in Nogales MX

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Photo credit: Amanda Brooks

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The new U.S. Consulate General in Nogales, Mexico features a mosaic art collection inspired by the Sonoran Desert and the shared cultural heritage of the U.S.-Mexico border region, including works by artists like Katy Fischer and Celeste (María Fernanda Camarena and Gabriel Rosas Alemán).

One of the defining features of the new U.S. Consulate Nogales is the incorporation of American and Mexican contemporary artwork throughout the building, curated by OBO’s Office of Art in Embassies (AIE). The Nogales collection serves as a dialogue between American artists, influenced by the U.S. – Mexico border culture through the colors, culture, and experiences of the Sonoran Desert and the unique geography, flora, and fauna of the region. This shared landscape, with its biological diversity and its unique environment, connects the United States and Mexico. For both countries, it is a place which in its perceived difficulties allows for vibrant life, artistic interpretation, creative inspiration and ingenuity, informing traditional arts and crafts like muralism, ceramics and basketweaving. Through the Art in Embassies collection, the consulate is a platform for cultural exchange, where the shared landscapes and stories of the American Southwest and Mexico intertwine, reflecting the enduring cultural bonds between our nations.