Gómez's sculpture was used at a Mother’s Day protest, becoming iconic in activism.
On May 8, 1988, Marsha Anne Gómez’s monumental sculpture Madre del mundo was featured at a Mother’s Day protest against nuclear weapons testing at the Nevada Test Site. This protest involved activists using the sculpture as a significant symbol of anti-nuclear and eco-feminist movements.
The event marked a pivotal moment in the recognition of Gómez’s work, as Madre del mundo became widely acknowledged as an emblem of peace and resistance against environmental degradation. The protest highlighted the interconnectedness of global peace efforts with feminist and ecological activism, reinforcing the importance of art in advocacy.
Gómez's participation underscored the vital role that indigenous and female perspectives bring to environmental and social justice discussions, cementing her legacy as an influential figure in these arenas.