The Spanish term encanto refers to charms or small items that are pinned onto sacred objects as prayers, spells, or tokens of gratitude. For children—the hijas, or daughters—simple bracelet charms such as hearts, stars, and unicorns are sacred objects that encapsulate their hopes and dreams. This series, spanning three charm-encrusted guitars, a violin, and a ukulele, documents a state where ordinary objects take on magical qualities. In these works, the instrument serves as a repository for these encantos, transforming a collection of playthings into a singular, sacred assemblage.
The Spanish term encanto refers to charms or small items that are pinned onto sacred objects as prayers, spells, or tokens of gratitude. For children—the hijas, or daughters—simple bracelet charms such as hearts, stars, and unicorns are sacred objects that encapsulate their hopes and dreams. This series, spanning three charm-encrusted guitars, a violin, and a ukulele, documents a state where ordinary objects take on magical qualities. In these works, the instrument serves as a repository for these encantos, transforming a collection of playthings into a singular, sacred assemblage.
