Andres Pereira Paz is a Bolivian artist who draws on his cultural heritage and the rich tapestry of Andean cosmovision, engaging with postcolonial issues and shedding light on the ongoing impact of colonization in the Andean region. Pereira Paz utilizes textiles as a medium to convey complex narratives, symbolizing the movement of people and materials across borders. His art highlights the interconnectedness of cultural exchanges, emphasizing the importance of tradition and modernity in dialogue. 

The work is part of a series of textile creations known as tellages, which blend fabric and collage techniques. S/t (Escena) intricately combines materials like velvet and linen while featuring hand-embroidery and goldwork elements. These goldwork accents are sourced from mid-20th-century pieces crafted by renowned Taxco ateliers, including the celebrated artisans Salvador Terán and Los Castillo. Drawing inspiration from the Bolivian tradition of cargamentos, which involves making spiritual offerings to the mountains in gratitude during Andean festivals, the artist’s practice weaves together themes of ritual, memory, and material inheritance. Additionally, the work reflects a deeply personal experience; it was influenced by a month and a half spent by the sea during a residency in Uruguay, where the artist engaged in a period of contemplation, observing the changing seasons, storms, and thunder. Elements such as bones, a sea urchin shell, and other marine remnants subtly find their way into the composition, serving as traces of this coastal reflection.