10/11/2026
Martine Gutierrez (.tv) reclaims a once-demonized figure as a source of power.
In this self-portrait, Gutierrez embodies Chin, a Mayan deity historically depicted as both male and female and later cast by Western colonists as a symbol of lust and homosexuality. Set against a vibrant pink backdrop, Gutierrez meets the viewerâs gaze, adorned in gold jewelry and a sculptural hairstyle.
This photograph debuted in Gutierrezâs 2018 artistâs book "Indigenous Woman," which adopts the form of a fashion magazine to critique Western beauty standards and consider, in the artistâs words, âthe ever-evolving self-image.â Recalling Andy Warhol's "Interview magazine," the book includes high-gloss spreads, feature articles, and advertisements for which Gutierrez serves as model, photographer, creative director, and editor in chief.
Explore this work in "Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now."
Martine Gutierrez, "Demons, Chin âDemon of Lustâ, p93 from Indigenous Woman," 2018. © Martine Gutierrez