Las Damas del Parque Lincoln

I am traveling north to be part of a wedding ceremony on the East Coast. I will be in Washington, D.C. later this afternoon. I am looking forward to crossing the border, the political line that continues to create so much discussion, tension and confrontation between the two countries that share it. My trip will also include some days in Nueva York. For those of you interested in this sculpture, I apologize for not providing any further information than the fact that it is part of the Parque Lincoln collection in Polanco, in the north part of Mexico City. This picture captures the often subtle tension between conservative politics and expressive culture. Although both sides of this ongoing debate clearly coexist in all societies, not always is the encounter this cordial. In many cases, indifference is the best weapon, as may appear to be the situation here. The women in this frame represent the varying evolutions of beauty, on the scales of youth v. maturity, ideal v. real, and maybe even modern leisure v. traditional comfort. I particularly like the fact that the older woman is wearing a traditional apron-like vest that is extremely common among women of her age and class background. In the end, the Parque Lincoln is a place for both sculptures and real women to enjoy the Mexican sun on a pleasant Sunday afternoon.