| Library Shelf Location |
18.CRUZ |
| Publication Date |
2003 |
| Description |
Known for his composite, three-dimensional work, Cruzvillegas draws upon diverse materials and ready-made elements to create peculiar assemblage-based pieces. His ingenious arrangements of discrete, seemingly unrelated objects include items such as a variety of bird feathers, photography studio props, shot glasses, bongos, palm hats and a unicycle. Assembled in uncomplicated ways, these materials are used to create unusual and thought-provoking work.
Works in the exhibition include an expanded installation of Las Guerras Floridas (2003), comprised of several rows of more than forty shaped maguey leaves, installed on a 40-foot long wall. The leaves will dry out and slowly parch over the course of the exhibition, continuously changing the work. The titles of these sculptures are taken from names of popular cantinas in Mexico City. |
| ISBN |
0936080833 |
| Quantity |
1 |
| Pages |
25 |
| Author |
Paola Morsiani
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| Formats |
Paperback, Exhibition Catalogue
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| Publisher |
Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston
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| Related Artist |
Abraham Cruzvillegas
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| Categories |
Mixed Media, Sculpture, Artist (relating to a single artist/collaborative team)
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| Keywords |
Assemblages (sculpture), Appropriation
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| Related Galleries |
Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Monterrey, Mexico
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| Related Curator/Producer |
Paola Morsiani
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| Languages |
Mexican, English
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| Materials |
Natural, Wax, Wood, Maracas, Shells, Crystal, Jewels
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