Abigail Mendoza is a Oaxaca based Zapotec chef who is on a mission to preserve Zapotec cuisine. She does so through her 30 year old restaurant Tlamanalli that exclusively serves Zapotec food she also publishes books talking about this indigenous prehispanic food. 
 
Acrylic on canvas
18 x 24 inches, 45.7 x 60.9 cm