Featured: Red Threads -Miguel de la Torre, Mexico City

“An invisible thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, and circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle. But it will never break.” Miguel de la Torre

Red Threads -Miguel de la Torre, Mexico City

The legend of the Red Thread tells us that there are people predestined to meet each other along their lives. We are all connected by a red thread tied to our pinky finger, which connects us with those who must coincide in our lives, with whom we will make history.

Red Threads -Miguel de la Torre, Mexico City
Red Threads -Miguel de la Torre, Mexico City

This legend is born from a thin vein that connects the heart with the small finger of our hand, to leave the body and connect with the finger and finally someone else’s heart. As well as the veins of the human body, this thread is branched, it connects us with all those to whom we can help, transform and love.

Red Threads -Miguel de la Torre, Mexico City

Inspired by this legend, the piece represents that red thread that unites people between neighbourhoods, cities and countries, this interpretation aims to unite us, no matter how different and how far apart we are.

Red Threads -Miguel de la Torre, Mexico City
Red Threads -Miguel de la Torre, Mexico City

The first two pieces were placed at La Condesa neighbourhood in Mexico City. This area is famous, especially among young businesspeople, students, foreigners and pet lovers. Although this area has been always residential, it’s mostly filled with cafes, boutiques, art galleries and restaurants, this is why Hilos Rojos was placed there, it’s a place where diversity lives and connections are made every day.

Red Threads -Miguel de la Torre, Mexico City

These pieces are the first of many that are intended to be placed, for the time being, in Mexico City”. Miguel de la Torre

  1. TERESA Carrillo

    Great design, great content and iniciative!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *