A First Look: The Official Poster for NIKI•TOMI•BETO

Exciting news: Post-production for NIKI•TOMI•BETO is officially complete! We’re still preparing trailers and news about upcoming screenings, but in the meantime, we wanted to share something special with you. Today, we’re unveiling the official poster for the film, designed by Nahua artist and painter Norma Martínez.

There’s more coming soon—keep an eye out for our TikTok launch, where we’ll post exclusive film teasers and behind-the-scenes deep dives into how we brought NIKI•TOMI•BETO to life.

For now, enjoy this first look at the poster and a short interview between Norma and the film’s director, Jon Ayon, where Norma shares her inspiration behind the poster’s design.

Jon: Tell us about your talent. When did you start painting, and what aspects of your life have inspired you the most?

Norma: I started doing pencil portraits in high school at age 15 and was introduced to oil painting in high school as well. I took a painting workshop at the Antonio Narro Autonomous Agrarian University and presented my first solo exhibition during the Cultural Week of Veracruz. At that same school, I finished my degree in Food Science and Technology. Art has allowed me to reconcile with my past, heal the wounds of my soul, reconnect with my roots, and nourish my spirit. When I paint, I’m filled with love and I feel the spirit of God in my being.

When I originally showed you photos of the film, you mentioned feeling more inspired by the image of the goddess. Can you explain a little about why you felt more inspired by her? 

First of all, I was attracted by the colors of the [Tlahzolteōtl] headdress. The orange color reminded me of the cempoaxochitl flowers that are widely used in Nahua communities for the celebration of All Saints' Day or the Day of the Dead. The roads, homes, and fields were dressed in orange, and the whole family would gather to socialize, drink chocolate, and eat tamales. These were moments of giving and receiving. These were the most beautiful days of my childhood because the whole family was at home.

In addition, I identified with the goddess because I was raised by women: grandmothers, aunts, and my mother. I remember my grandmothers with their blouses embroidered in beautiful colors that harmoniously matched their skirts. In my family, the men went to work at 5:00 am and returned at night, so the interaction with them was not so frequent. Little by little, I am including them in my paintings since they were still an important part of my growth. 

How can we follow you and see more of your work? 

You can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as Norma Nahua Art.

@normanahua

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