Discover the art of the “Mothfarmer”—a captivating look into the world of Merced Maldonado, a storyteller, artist, mentor, Pascola dancer, and mothfarmer living on the Yaqui reservation in Tucson, Arizona.
Inspired by the remarkable life cycle of the Eupackardia calleta moth, Merced transforms his fascination with these delicate creatures into extraordinary works of art, sometimes incorporating their cocoons into his creations. Together with his wife and son, he shares a distinctive creative world shaped by family, imagination, nature, and deep cultural roots.
Through photographs and personal captions, this book offers an intimate visual portrait of Merced’s unique creations and the fascinating world that inspires them.