Las Tareas de Mercedes

“Las Tareas de Mercedes,” by Ana Victoria Jiménez, is a feminist photography project that documents domestic work through intimate portraits of a woman’s hands performing everyday tasks. The series, which originated from “Cuaderno de Tareas,” a feminist planner project, highlights women’s undervalued work by blending activism and art. Jiménez’s images challenge traditional gender roles, emphasizing the intellectual and emotional labor behind caring for others and performing domestic tasks. This visual essay not only pays tribute to domestic labor but also critiques its historical invisibility, demanding recognition and justice for women’s contributions in both the private and public spheres. —Editorial