“wrap” and “quilt.”

To make these works, Mr. Centurión painted or embroidered plants and animals on found objects like blankets and aprons. There are birds of paradise, tigers and crabs — animals whose plumage or patterns or movement are of perennial interest to artists. His work often derived from folk art and traditional craft practices and used humble materials — although a series of sculptures made with animal figurines clothed in tiny garments are more humorous (and underscore the “abrigo” idea of covering the body with a wrap).

In addition to allusions to L.G.B.T. sexuality and eroticism, Mr. Centurión’s art contains rich veins of nostalgia and contemplation. “Living is all sacrifice,” one embroidered piece from 1996 says in Spanish. An apron, also from 1996, the year of his death, is embroidered with the words “My house is my temple.” For everyone viewing Mr. Centurión’s work online, this is a humbling reminder of what shelter means at this moment — and an encouragement to make art from whatever materials are on hand.