Totems of opposites

Totems of opposites

In reference to totemic constructions, Egyptian pillars and amphorae, I compose sculptures from materials used in the construction of buildings, which are far from the neat metals, treated wood and classical painting used to build the original pieces I observe and refer to.
In terms of status, there is an opposition between distinguished and modest. While the amphorae make use of precious metals, My volumes are built with plastic moulds purchased from the Chinese trade, school pencils, common dishwashing sponges and cement, there is a material opposition that pretends to exalt those ordinary materials to reach the same energy and power of those distinguished ones.

THE SHAMAN’S CROWN

Concrete, sponge and coloured lead pencil
251 x 54 cms.
2021

 

PHILIP THE HANDSOME AND HIS FRIEND BA, ON A DESERT EXCURSION

Concrete, sponge and soft pastel
99 x 30 x 28 cms.
2021

 

PALADINE

Concrete and sponge
56 x 30 x 30 cms.
2020

 

AUNT CHICHI I DESIGN YOUR LAST HOUSE

Concrete, sponge, tape, iron and oil pastel
140 x 64 x 64 cms.
2021